McGill

University
Naama Nofech-Mozes

Introduction

Location
Map of
Campus
This is the main campus although,
there are other, smaller campuses
related to other programs throughout
the city.

Location
McGill is in the heart
of Montreal
The campus is
compact

Population
approximately 39 500 students
the campus is approximately 6.8km in total

that is just over 952 football fields

the average number of students is 259 in a first year

class

70% of the classes have over 100 students

in the fourth year, only 21% of classes have over 100 students

Programs - Sciences
to earn your Bachelor of Science degree there are many
options in minors and majors
as a standard you need 120 credits to graduate
If you were to major in neuroscience you could take:

molecular biology
intro to neuroscience
drug addiction
human cognition of the brain
etc.

Programs - Sciences
What you need to get in:
Grades:

92.5% in English or French

89% in Calculus and Vectors
85% in all maths or sciences in your top 6 courses

High School Courses:

4U English or French
4U Calculus and Vectors
two of 4U Biology, Physics or Chemistry

Programs - Civil Engineering

Grade Requirements:
- 93% overall average
- 85% in each math and science course in Top 6
Prerequisite Requirements:
4U English or French;
4U Calculus and Vectors;
4U Physics; 4U Chemistry
A minimum of six 4U or 4M courses are required for admission; at least four of these required courses,
as well as all prerequisite courses, must be taken at the 4U level
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Tuition: $2,273
Total Fees (medical insurance, fees, etc.): $4,368

Campus Residences and Housing

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Each year, approximately 3,000 undergraduate students live on campus in rez

most are new first-year students, but there are also some upper-year students return as student leaders in
residence

Carrefour Sherbrooke: Houses over 250 undergraduate students in double rooms, also the Health and Fitness
Living Learning Community of McGill is in this residence, this allows student to participate in recreational sporting
events, yoga, jogging, running clubs, and more activities, $9,400-10,800
Douglas Hall: north of McGill's main campus, divided into 8 houses, all of which share a common courtyard,
has single and/or double rooms, most single rooms are arranged in a suite with three bedrooms sharing a
common living area, there is a dining hall in the building, 8-month lease, $9,000-9,900 per person for 8 months
La Citadelle: Housing 286 students with both double and single rooms, La Citadelle has a large communal
kitchen that is available to all of its students, as well as a cafe on the ground floor; $9,800-11,000
http://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/rez-options/downtown-undergrad/citadelle

Campus Residences and Housing

Bishop Mountain Hall residences - McConnell, Molson, Gardner: directly beside Mount Royal Park, houses over
over 800 students, one central eating area, single and double rooms, 18 rooms per wing, co-ed, $7,900-8,600
MORE Shared-Facility Rez: 2 minute walk from campus, located in the neighbourhood Milton-Parc. Also close to
the athletics complex, grocery stores, pharmacies, numerous convenience stores, restaurants and downtown
Montreal. Single and double occupancy bedrooms and shared kitchens, bathrooms and common rooms. $8,00011,000
New Residence Hall: in the Milton-Parc Community, houses over 700 students, close to all the luxuries of
downtown Montreal. A study lounge can be found on every floor, single and double occupancy rooms with a
private bathroom, shared kitchen on every floor, $9,000-10,000

Campus Residences and Housing

First Peoples' House: gives priority to Aboriginal students in both undergraduate and graduate programs, Co-ed
house with single bedrooms and shared living and kitchen areas, monthly rent for a regular, single room is $867
Royal Victoria College: minutes away from downtown Montreal, very close to main campus, alternating single-sex
floors and the west wing continues to be female-only housing. Has TV rooms, a games room, an aerobics room, a
study room and a large lounge that serves as a meeting place for people who want to chat and watch movies.
cafeteria located in-house, Single and double occupancy rooms and shared floor bathrooms, $8,900-10,000
Solin Hall: southwest of McGill's downtown campus, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, some double bedrooms, all
apartments have their own bathroom(s), kitchen, living room, and dining room, houses 250 students, $5,00-9,000
Off Campus Housing: McGill offers help in finding off campus housing for students through their website, there
are many small houses and apartments available in the area for student housing.

Campus Residences and Housing

Off Campus Housing: McGill offers help in finding off campus housing for students through their website, there are
many small houses and apartments available in the area for student housing.

Residence - Food Plans

Benefits of a meal plan include: nutritious choices, convenience, variety, value and its time saving
Most/all residential students are enrolled in the mandatory residential meal plan

The Mandatory Residential Meal Plan applies to all students living in Carrefour Sherbrooke Residence,
Douglas Hall Residence, Gardner Hall Residence, La Citadelle Residence, Molson Hall Residence,
McConnell Hall Residence, New Residence Hall, Royal Victoria College Residence, University Hall
Residence and Presbyterian College

with the mandatory residential plan, food cost is charged to your McGill ID card, the card is like a debit
card for the McGill cafeterias, there are multiple adjustments you can make to personalize your plan

There are other, voluntary meal plans that are available for other students

Intramurals
There are four leagues of intramurals,
competitive, intermediate, beginner and
recreational
intramurals are a great way to meet new
people and relieve stress
you can compete in almost any sport
sports are divided into terms like high school
so there is variety

Varsity Sports
Mcgill has 29 varsity sports teams
varsity teams rank anywhere from volleyball to golf
to alpine skiing

McGills womens hockey team is 2nd and

the mens is in sixth
they are 4th in women's basketball

Clubs
link to all the on campus clubs http://ssmu.
mcgill.ca/clubs-services/about-clubs/clubs/
all clubs are started and held by students
who share an interest
there are hundreds of clubs to choose from
so theres something that appeals to
everyone

Budget - One Year

Tuition: $2,273 + 2000 (textbooks)
Meal Plan: Dependant on needs (mandatory rez meal plan)
Residence (MORE Shared-Facility Rez): $8,600
Clothing: $3000 (based on average)
Phone Bill: $600 (based on $50 per month)
Transportation (Public Transportation): $567 (189 per 4 month pass)
Social: $500
TOTAL = 17, 540 + Meal Plan Cost

if meal plan is used a lot, social expenses may lower and vise versa
there are many job opportunities for young people on campus and throughout Montreal

Conclusion - Thanks for listening!

Overall, we think that McGill is a very prestigious, academically inclined school
that is full of opportunities and has a beautiful campus (21st best university in
the world).