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You want english-language research university in Montréal and life in Montréal.
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McGill vs U of A
McGill University and University of Alberta are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- McGill: ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore
- U of A: ₹71 lakh – ₹93 lakh
- McGill cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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McGill or U of A: which is better for Indian students?
McGill costs less: about ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore in total versus ₹71 lakh – ₹93 lakh for U of A — a difference of roughly ₹0. McGill is known for english-language research university in Montréal; U of A for AI research and engineering in Edmonton. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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McGill vs U of A
- Total cost
- McGill: ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore · U of A: ₹71 lakh – ₹93 lakh
- Location
- McGill: Montréal, QC · U of A: Edmonton, AB
- Type
- McGill: Public · U of A: Public
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McGill vs U of A: the numbers
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You want AI research and engineering in Edmonton and life in Edmonton.
Cost
McGill saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Living costs in each city
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McGill, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore vs ₹71 lakh – ₹93 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. McGill is known for english-language research university in Montréal; U of A for AI research and engineering in Edmonton. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Computer Science at McGill
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- Mechanical Engineering at McGill
- Mechanical Engineering at U of A
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- Civil Engineering at U of A
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