Sydney vs Montreal for University
City comparison (ranking evidence)
| Metric | Sydney | Montreal |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked universities | 3 | 2 |
| In global consensus top 200 | 3 | 2 |
| Best QS 2026 world rank | 20 | 27 |
| Top university (consensus rank) | University of Sydney · #42 | McGill University · #51 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sydney or Montreal a better student city?
Both are established university cities. On ranking evidence: Sydney has 3 ranked universities in our data and Montreal has 2. The highest-ranked institution across the two cities is University of Sydney (consensus #42, Sydney). A "best student city" also depends on cost of living, safety, transport, job opportunities and lifestyle — factors rankings don't capture. QS publishes a separate Best Student Cities index that weighs these directly.
Which universities are in Sydney and Montreal?
In Sydney: University of Sydney (#42), The University of New South Wales (#53), University of Technology Sydney (#158). In Montreal: McGill University (#51), Université de Montréal (#90). See the full lists on our city ranking pages.
How many top-200 universities are in Sydney and Montreal?
Sydney has 3 universities in EduRank's global consensus top 200, and Montreal has 2. The consensus averages percentile performance across QS, THE, ARWU and U.S. News.
Cite this page: EduRank (2026). Sydney vs Montreal for University. https://edurank.co/compare/city/sydney-vs-montreal/
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