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University of Victoria (UVic), one of the oldest postsecondary Canadian institutes in British Columbia,ankings show that it is among the top 500 universities worldwide. It ranks #359 as per QS World University Rankings 2023 and #2 in QS International Trade Ranking 2023.Simon Fraser University overall ranking by QS is #318 out of 1401 globally, #13 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.
| University of Victoria | Simon Fraser University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 4.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 358 QS World University 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 308 QS World University 2026 # 301 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 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -23 | UG Programs -51 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -13 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.0 % | 59.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-125 IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21330 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15345 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22205 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22035 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 5481 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16002 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are:
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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 | Qualitative and Analytical skill assessment |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | Beedie School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 10 reviews | 6.6/10 Read 13 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Victoria | Simon Fraser University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1963 | 1965 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1:1 | 21:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 0% Female | 46% Male, 0% 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 | Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City. The downtown campus has expanded to include several other buildings in recent years, including the Segal Graduate School of Business. In September 2010, SFU Contemporary Arts moved into the Woodward's redevelopment, known as the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. SFU's three campuses are all accessible by public transit. The Vancouver campus is a block away from the Waterfront SkyTrain station while the Surrey campus is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station. The Burnaby campus is linked to the Production Way–University, Burquitlam, and Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain stations by frequent shuttle bus service. |
| 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 | More than 1.1 million e-books |
| 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 |
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| Hostel | #Cluster room: 2 bedroom townhouse - $12552 #Cluster room: 4 bedroom unit - $9653 | #Residence - $8904 |
| 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) | Terry Fox (Athlete), Margaret Trudeau (Actress, Author, Justin Trudeau’s Mother), Calvin Chen (businessman, actor), Christy Clark (Canadian Politician), Tony Buzan (Author and Education consultant), Dave Cobb (6 times Grammy record producer) |
| 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. | Burnaby is a thriving urban centre known for its sound public transit system, great shopping and restaurants, and excellent family-friendly communities. It is sandwiched in between the Fraser River and the Burrard Inlet, and has the Canadian Rockies as a stunning backdrop The average burnaby bc salary in Canada is $39,400 per year or $20.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $74,211 per year. |
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