University of Calgary overall ranking by QS is #182 out of 1401 globally, #8 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.University of Toronto is one of the top 50 universities in the world. The university ranks at #=34 in the latest QS World Rankings, 2023. Times Higher Education has placed University of Toronto at the #=18 place in the World University Rankings, 2022.
| University of Calgary | University of Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 Out of 10 | 7.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 211 QS World University 2026 # 198 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 29 QS World University 2026 # 21 Times Higher Education 2025 # 23 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 132 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 17 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 10 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -62 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -80 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20.0 % | 43.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 MELAB-80 TOEFL-89 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13386 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranks (2023): #131-140. Top recruiters- University of Calgary, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, ATB Financials, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Alberta Health Sevices, etc.
| Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others. University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree:
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| application requirements | Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program). | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Haskayne School of Business | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 33 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 80 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Calgary | University of Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1827 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in Calgary, main campus lies in the northwest quadrant close to Bow River and has a view of Alberta's rocky mountain. The other smaller campus lies in the city center. | Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture |
| Library | Comprises 6 different libraries and a museum. There is a dedicated library offering recourses on business. It also has a special and archive collection. Eight largest library in Canada with over 4.0 million printed volumes, and over 300,000 full electronic text. | Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500 |
| Campus Life | You can join various groups led by UG and PG student organizations. The Q center is dedicated to people from the queer community. A Variety of volunteering options are available. The annual Strong Festival and Carnival are two of the most celebrated events. A variety of athletic activities are also available. Calgary Dinos compete in 12 varsity sports. The university houses aquatic center, fitness studio, dance studio, weight rooms, and climbing walls. It runs 2 newspapers, a radio station and a TV production where students can indulge. | The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre. |
| Hostel | #Single Room and board - $12534 #Double Room and board - $9409 | #Whitney Hall - $16024 #Whitney Hall - $16973 |
| Famous Alumni | Stephan Harper (Former Canadian PM), Naheed Nenshi (Politician), Robert Thirsk (Former Canadian Space Agency Astronaut), James Gosling (Computer Scientist), Kristina Groves (Speed Skater), Hal Kvisle (Canadian Businessman), Rob Anders (Former Canadian MP), Ian Brodie (Canadian Political Scientist), Ronal Wright (Canadian Author), Peter Wong (Chief Executive of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Coorp), etc. | 10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan. |
| City Life | Calgary is the energy capital of Canada. It is one of the most liveable city of North America and the fourth largest city in Canada. It records the most patents per capita, highest concentration of corporate head office, and small businesses per capita in Canada. Attend events like Internation Film Festival, concerts, parades, tournaments, derby, etc. It has Calgary Stampede (national music center), few museums, and a zoo. Unemployment rate to Dec 2022: 5.8%(Dec 2022) | Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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