University of Victoria is one of the oldest postsecondary Canadian institutes in British Columbia,is one of the top 400 universities in the world according to ranking agencies like QS, THE, U.S. News and World Report among others.University of Calgary is one of the top comprehensive research universities in Canada. International students are offered with more than 250 programs at University of Calgary through 14 faculties across its 5 campuses, it’s overall ranking by QS is #182 out of 1401 globally
| University of Victoria | University of Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 358 QS World University 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 # 349 QS World University 2025 | # 211 QS World University 2026 # 198 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 132 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -23 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -62 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-105 GMAT-550 GRE-280 IELTS-7 MELAB-92 SAT-1270 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-115 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21330 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15345 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35964 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 16642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13386 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are:
| Graduate Employability Ranks (2023): #131-140. Top recruiters- University of Calgary, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, ATB Financials, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Alberta Health Sevices, etc.
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| application requirements | 82% in bachelor for graduate admission; at least 2 years of work experience for MBA and Masters in Nursing | Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | Haskayne School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 33 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Victoria | University of Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1963 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Campus is located few 100 feet away from Pacific Ocean at Cadboro Bay; 3 libraries are situated on-campus and rest across Victoria, British Columbia and Vancouver Island | 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. |
| Library | 35 libraries; 2,196,849 volumes; 1,434,350 microforms; 266,304 journal subscriptions; 21,739 cartographic items; 46,750 sound recordings; 37,023 music scores; 17,674 films and videos; 2,161 linear metres of manuscripts and archival materials | 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. |
| Campus Life | University has a Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities, books and computer store, and health and medical services; Biblio Cafe, Commons Kitchen, Cap’s Bistro, Court Cafe, etc are located inside the campus for dining | 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. |
| Hostel | #Dormitory: double room and board - $10879 #Dormitory: single room and board - $12418 #New Building Dormitory: single room and board - $12667 | #Single Room and board - $12534 #Double Room and board - $9409 |
| Famous Alumni | Kim Adams (sculptor); Bill Burns (conceptual artist); WP Kinsella (novelist); Ryan Holmes (founder and CEO of Hootsuite); Sheridan Scott (vice-president of Bell Canada); Jeff Mallett (former president and chief operating officer of Yahoo); Trevor Van Damme (Aegean archaeologist); Kirsten Barnes (winner of two Olympic gold medals in rowing) | 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. |
| City Life | Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia; Unemployment rate was 4.4% in November 2022; Main industries supporting the economy are construction, defense, food, fiber, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, retail, and travel; Major tourist attractions are Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Butchart Garden, Fairmont Empress Hotel, etc. | 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) |
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