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PIM McGill University
McGill University, 845 Sherbrooke Street, W. Montreal, QC, Canada
4.04 / 5 based on 198 reviews.
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Chartered in 1821, McGill began instruction in 1829 with the founding of the Faculty of Medicine. The Faculty of Arts followed in 1843, succeeded by modern languages, commercial studies, and sciences. Over the decades the University steadily added to its programs, facilities, and professional schools.
94% of students recommend
198 reviews
198 Expenses reviews of McGill University
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by peterabramoff, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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FOOD: I often spent long hours at school and ate at restaurants. TELEPHONE: I mostly made long-distance calls. Cost/minute is pretty low (compared with Sweden) when pre-paid cards are used. You can buy these pretty much everywhere and the competition between the different providers is cut-throat (good for your wallet :) Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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If you wanna open a bank account in Canada during your stay, it may be a good idea to check out CIBC, they had good deals for students (especially if you stay as a client at least 90 days and keep a minimum of 1000 CAD in the account). However, always check the latest information with different banks, things may change with time... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Susanne, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, University Agreement
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I didn't have a cell phone, I tried to avoid expensive food and opted for lots of vegetables and fruits (which are less expensive than in my home country); however, housing was way more expensive than at home and made a big part of my budget. Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Try not spend money on useless little things (such as overpriced food in the cafeteria) but save it for your travelling. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ANDREA, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Language, Independent
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BECAUSE IT WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP IN TOUCH BY PHONE. HOUSING WAS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MY HOST COUNTRY BECAUSE I HAD TO PAY A GOOD PLACE NEAR THE UNIVERSITY, AND IT WAS RENTED. NIGHTLIFE WAS LESS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE I DIDNT USE TO GO OUT AT NIGHT AND TRAVEL WAS LESS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE I HAD NOT MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAVEL. Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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I DIDNT HAVE ANY SURPRISE. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Grenna, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food is generally cheaper. Phone for local calls was included in rent, and I didnt use a mobile phone. Rent was somewhat more expensive, as the need for housing was more pressing then the willingness to spend time finding a cheap housing. Nightlife/Travel - more then at home, so costs were higher. Travel, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by marievanreet, Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Travel is more expensive because distances are much bigger than in Belgium. Healthy food is just a bit more expensive, while hamburgers etc are pretty much the same price Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Try to search for a place early, cause the cheapest appartements are gone quickly. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by swcurfs, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
Law, Independent
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Food is cheap, as are telephone costs, gas, rental cars, housing is slightly more expensive. Overall, Canada is not expensive to live in. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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The banking system is from the middle-ages, but for the rest (ATM, etc) there is no problem. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Fredrik, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
Engineering, University Agreement
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Almost everything was cheaper in Canada than in Sweden Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Quite easy to find furnished appartments. Otherwise, look out for garage sales. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Weerada, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Economics, University Agreement
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Due to the difference in cost of living between Canada and Thailad, it is only natural that I spent more during my time abroad. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by kals, bzu multan, multan, Pakistan
Meteorology, Independent
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because i want to keep a standard Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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i will save as possible and i will not waist my money This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Rita, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Financial Management, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
phone: called home frequently; travel: wanted to get to know the place; Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by danielsoncarl, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
International Relations, University Agreement
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You get roughly two canadian dollar for one quid. Canada is quite cheap, even Montreal! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
You have to get a health insurance when going to Montreal and a double visa, one for Canada and one especially for Quebec. This will set you back a few hundred dollars. Hmm.. other than that, there werent that many financial surprises except for the trip to Miami. Be sure to do some travel whilst in Canada but remember that the US is much more expensive and you dont want to dig too deep of a hole in your wallet before university hasnt even started... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Benjamin, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Management Science, University Agreement
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When your on an exchange you want to discover the city, and the nice places by which it is surrounded. I visited for example New York, Quebec City and Toronto. At the end of March I'll probably also visit Ottowa and Toronto. And for the higher nightlife expenses. Montreal really has a lot to offer. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Julian, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I grasped the chance of travelling as much as possible with all its financial consequences ;) same for nightlife Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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- get yourself an ISIC card (www.isic.org) - use Skype - milk products are considerably more expensive than in Europe, especially cheese This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Francesca, Università degli Studi di Torino, Torino, Italy
Law, International, University Agreement
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because of monetary exchange Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by richbarrett, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
International Relations, Independent
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You are overseas - enjoy it Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by puce58, EPSCI, Cergy-Pontoise, France
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
i travelled more Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Romanus, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
Accountancy, University Agreement
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Did not have to pay rent at home and buy food. Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Shared accommodation reduced rent and library facilities reduced cost of buying books This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by UNKNOWN, ICADE, Madrid, Spain
Business Studies, Erasmus
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less in clothes Food, Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eleonora, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, University Agreement
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The € is very strong now...most expenses are cheaper. I spent more on housing, coz i'm living at home Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Housing: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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I loved Dollarama!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Martine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
International Relations, Independent
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Overall life in Montreal is pretty cheap! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Stay away from major grocery chains...Check out the student bank programs... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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