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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.University of Ottawa ranking is #237 in the world according to QS World University Rankings, 2023. It is currently the largest bilingual university in the world with programs taught in English and French.
| University of Victoria | University of Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 4.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 358 QS World University 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 187 Times Higher Education 2026 # 219 QS World University 2026 # 189 QS World University 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 | # 273 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 124 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 69 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -48 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -23 | UG Programs -67 PG Programs -53 Doctorate Programs -11 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-628 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 - 22205 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 43306 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19102 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15758 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are:
| Ranked #237 in QS World University Rankings University of Ottawa Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree
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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 | UG applicants must have 70% minimum score. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | Telfer School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 38 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Victoria | University of Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1963 | 1848 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1:1 | 15:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 0% Female | 40% 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 | Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills |
| 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 | 844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses. |
| 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 | 45 Intramural leagues |
| Hostel | #Cluster room: 2 bedroom townhouse - $12552 #Cluster room: 4 bedroom unit - $9653 | #Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $8258 |
| 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) | A community with 180,000 Alumni |
| 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. | Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for May 2020- 9.5%. |
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