McGill University
speciality: Mechanical

My experience at McGill University has been very positive overall. The programme is academically challenging and encourages independent thinking and strong time management skills. Professors are highly knowledgeable and often involved in research, which adds depth to the courses. The diverse student community and vibrant campus life, combined with Montreal’s culture and affordability, make McGill a rewarding place to study despite the heavy workload.

I studied Bioresource Engineering at McGill University. There are two campuses at McGill: downtown and Mac campus. My program took place at Mac Campus where the classes are smaller, the professors are great, and there are tons of resources to help you throughout your degree.
One thing I would say about the program is that not all the classes listed as options are available to take every year. I can think of a few classes that I would have loved to take, but weren’t available during my entire 4 years in the program.
The program is very hands-on. At Mac Campus, there is a shop where many of the labs take place and you can get hands-on experience with subjects related to welding, materials science, water labs, etc.
The program is definitely worth it. You get close with your peers in the smaller classes, you get real support from your professors and you get to experience a multi-faceted form of engineering.

McGill University’s Mechanical Engineering Department is an excellent environment for conducting research and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. I worked for four years in the fluid Dynamics lab, with top facilities for conducting experiments and a helpful network of professors, colleagues and students to discuss topics from each research subject that I was involved with. The student life experience is also really good: many events, clubs, and workshops are offered to build a row bed life beyond academia.