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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 sfHSI/ | 4.7 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 258 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 358 QS World University 2026 | # 142 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 187 Times Higher Education 2026 # 219 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 194 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 206 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 140 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 151 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 82 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 73 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -48 +BcTMq -44 uAFC26 -23 | K6FNSL -67 +BcTMq -53 uAFC26 -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 | 78XRnV 21330 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 15345 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 22205 j5deyA | 78XRnV 43306 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 19102 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 15758 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | 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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| RGCJZe | 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 FlUcco | 7.6/10 FlUcco |
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| H1Mbuo | University of Victoria | University of Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1963 | 1848 |
| eNUc0E | 17:1:1 | 15:1:1 |
| Te91jv | 474+HGqC, 0MEcsHM | 404+HGqC, 0MEcsHM |
| 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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