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At a glance01McGill University02Université de Montréal03Concordia University
Current position#1 in Montréal#2 in Montréal#3 in Montréal
Recognized asEnglish-language comprehensive research university with broad undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, exact 2026/27 residency-based tuition and a documented student-services networkFrench-language comprehensive research university with a large first-cycle and professional portfolio, program-level admissions and capacity requirements, financial-aid pathways and an integrated Montréal campusEnglish-language urban university with Sir George Williams and Loyola campuses, broad arts, science, engineering, business and fine-arts pathways, current 2026/27 tuition and detailed student-service fees
Best forStudents seeking English-language study, research intensity and broad academic or professional pathwaysStudents seeking broad French-language study, research or professional programsStudents prioritizing English-language, applied, interdisciplinary or creative study in an urban campus system
Decision fitExact institution, campus, credential and program authority resolved · Teaching access, student support, experiential opportunity and outcome evidence assessed at program level · Admissions reality, accessibility, housing and complete cost and withdrawal terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential and program authority resolved · Teaching access, student support, experiential opportunity and outcome evidence assessed at program level · Admissions reality, accessibility, housing and complete cost and withdrawal terms requiredExact institution, campus, credential and program authority resolved · Teaching access, student support, experiential opportunity and outcome evidence assessed at program level · Admissions reality, accessibility, housing and complete cost and withdrawal terms required
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