How is the engineering department at McGill University?

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<p>I got in McGill for the ECE and Mech E programs.</p>

<p>I didn't apply to UfT.</p>

<p>I was wondering if I should go to McGill, and if their engineering program is top notch or not. As far as i have heard, their engineering program is not really that good. But that was from Canadian forums where "fanboys' (a term they used) of different colleges post.</p>

<p>I could take a gap year and apply next year to Uft. I would probably get in with my grades...</p>

<p>But is the McGill Engineering dept. good enough for me to disregard the opportunities I will miss at US colleges/uft if I applied next year?</p>

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<p>Bumpity Bump.</p>

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<p>I keep bumping this, but I get no response. :(</p>

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<p>Mcgill engineering is good. I wouldnt consider transferring from mcgill to uoft either its not worth it. If i were you i would worry more about location and if you like the school etc.</p>

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<p>You get no response because most of us have no real experience with Canadian universities. I have to say that I have heard nothing but good things about McGill, but I have no first- or second-hand experience of any kind with them. That is solely by word of mouth.</p>

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<p>Ok thanks. I’ve also heard only good things about McGill, which is one of the things that worry me because usually the things that apparently have no flaws end up having a lot of them.</p>

<p>But one thing that bothered me was the low Engineering ranking of McGill. Should I be concerned about that? As the student residence is quite expensive, the total cost of attending would be a little too high, even with my scholarship (I did not yet get the reply for my request for need-based aid). So I want to be absolutely convinced that the financial burden is worth it.</p>

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<p>Again, what I have said already is about all I know about McGill. Beyond the good reputation, I don’t really know much. The only rankings I am really familiar with are the ones that rank US colleges/universities. I will say, however, that rankings are generally not the end all, be all of program quality. They are usually decent, but still flawed.</p>