University of Calgary overall ranking by QS is #182 out of 1401 globally, #8 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.Being one of the top 10 universities in Canada, Waterloo has been listed among the top 300 universities in the world by various ranking agencies.
| University of Calgary | University of Waterloo | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 sfHSI/ | 5.3 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 140 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 200 Times Higher Education 2026 # 211 QS World University 2026 | # 91 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 119 QS World University 2026 # 162 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 112 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 83 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 150 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 38 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026 # 34 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025 # 144 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -63 +BcTMq -62 uAFC26 -10 | K6FNSL -45 +BcTMq -33 uAFC26 -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55.0 % | 53.0 % |
| Exam Score | - | Duolingo-120 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 16642 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 13386 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 24728 j5deyA | 78XRnV 66000 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 51369 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 16020 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | Graduate Employability Ranks (2023): #131-140. Top recruiters- University of Calgary, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, ATB Financials, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Alberta Health Sevices, etc.
| Graduate Employability Rankings- # 24(QS 2023); 98.9% international student employment rate; Top recruiters are Manulife, TD Canada, Sun Life Financial Inc. etc. Average Salaries by Degree:
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| RGCJZe | Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program). | Indian UG aspirants must have around 85% score with 75% in English and Maths. Fulfill Country-specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Haskayne School of Business | ROCsnN |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 FlUcco | 7.8/10 FlUcco |
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| H1Mbuo | University of Calgary | University of Waterloo |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1957 |
| eNUc0E | 23:1 | 31:1:1 |
| Te91jv | 474+HGqC, 53MEcsHM | 534+HGqC, 0MEcsHM |
| 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. | 1,000 acres campus located in the Quantum Valley (Canada’s emerging technological hub); surrounded at the borders by Waterloo Park, Wilfrid Laurier University & Laurel Creek Conservation Area; easily accessible via public transport; dozens of food outlets & restaurants within 20 minutes of distance. |
| 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. | 4 libraries: 3 on-campus, 1 in Cambridge; Library system is a part of TriUniversity Group; Houses more than 1.4 million books including e-books, serial titles, databases. |
| 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. | Student Life Centre (SLC) responsible for organizing cultural, social and recreational activities; Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and Student Housing Office; 24/7 information desk known as Turnkey Desk; 200+ student clubs; 100+ volunteer services; Earth Sciences Museum; Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Center (largest center for Quantum Research) |
| Hostel | #Single Suite - $10219 #Two bedroom suite - $8609 | #Housing - $11400 |
| 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. | Over 203,000 graduates; Robert Mundell (Nobel Laureate), Donna Strickland (Nobel Laureate), Mike Lazaridis (Founder of BlackBerry Ltd.), Prem Watsa (Founder of Fairfax Financial); Rupi Kaur (Canadian Poet); Karl Ting (Actor); Apoorva Mehta (Founder of Instacart); David Cheriton (Canadian Computer Scientist). |
| 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) | Waterloo- Tech-hub of Canada; over 1,000 tech-related businesses set up in the city; over 400 restaurants and shops to explore; More than 40 cultural events; Famous attractions include Waterloo Park, West Montrose Covered Bridge, Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Central Railway, Conestoga Mall, Innocente Brewing Company; Unemployment rate: 5% |
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