Cheaper education costs than in the US and close links with Hong Kong make the country a favourite choice for many
McGill University (21)
Location Montreal, Quebec
Areas of excellence Science, medicine, engineering
McGill is an English-speaking university in the heart of Montreal, the largest city in French-speaking Canada. A cultural crossroads, it brings English- and French-speaking Canadians together with students from more than 140 other countries. It is named after James McGill, a Scottish immigrant who prospered in Montreal. The first buildings were constructed in 1843. The university has 104 buildings on a campus of over 32 hectares, including 24 heritage properties. McGill has more than 32,000 students, nearly 22,000 of whom are undergraduates. Almost 54 per cent are native English speakers, and close to a fifth speak French as a first language. Close to 19 per cent of undergraduates are from overseas. There is more to life at McGill than academics. Two-thirds of students take part in physical activities and the university has more than 100 clubs and a student theatre company.
University of Toronto (37)
Location Toronto, Ontario (main campus)
