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You want english-language research university in Montréal and life in Montréal.
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McGill vs Western
McGill University and Western University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- McGill: ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore
- Western: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore
- McGill cheaper by ≈ ₹6.8 lakh
- 4 shared programs
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McGill or Western: which is better for Indian students?
McGill costs less: about ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore in total versus ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore for Western — a difference of roughly ₹6.8 lakh. McGill is known for english-language research university in Montréal; Western for Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario. Both offer Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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McGill vs Western
- Total cost
- McGill: ₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore · Western: ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore
- Location
- McGill: Montréal, QC · Western: London, ON
- Type
- McGill: Public · Western: Public
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McGill vs Western: the numbers
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Choosing between them
Pick Western if…
You want Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario and life in London, Ontario.
Cost
McGill saves about ₹6.8 lakh over the program on our figures.
Your program
Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
Living costs
Living costs in each city
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McGill, by about ₹6.8 lakh in total on our figures (₹65 lakh – ₹1 crore vs ₹78 lakh – ₹1 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. McGill is known for english-language research university in Montréal; Western for Ivey Business School and engineering in London, Ontario. 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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- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at McGill
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Western
- Mechanical Engineering at McGill
- Mechanical Engineering at Western
- Civil Engineering at McGill
- Civil Engineering at Western
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