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Western University is one of the best higher education institutes in Canada,Ranked among the top 1% universities in the world, students are offered with over 400 undergraduate combinations and 160 graduate degree programs in Western University. Ryerson University is a top Canadian public research university. Students can choose from 62 bachelor's programs, 55 master's and Ph.D. programs at Toronto Metropolitan University, it allows the students to form global connections and experience international learning.
| Western University | Toronto Metropolitan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 151 QS World University 2026 # 120 QS World University 2025 # 185 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 711 QS World University 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2025 # 801 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 701 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -28 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-86 | IELTS-7 PTE-63 TOEFL-69 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25144 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 1590 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32800 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 38457 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29288 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39789 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Western University has an employment rate of 91.5% after 6 months of graduation. With dentistry, medicine and therapy & rehabilitation having an employment rate of 100%. Average salary of Western University graduates is 62,000 USD. Highest earning graduates are Doctorate (293,000 USD); Executive MBA (181,000); Masters in Finance (161,000 USD); MBA (109,000 USD), etc. |
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| application requirements | Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). | OUAC Application; |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Richard Ivey School of Business Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | Ted Rogers School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 25 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 16 reviews |
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| General Facts | Western University | Toronto Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1878 | 1948 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 40:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus is located on 1,120 acres of land in London, Ontario. Campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools. The central campus includes most of the university residences and teaching facilities. | Ryerson’s 121 acres urban campus is located at one of the busiest intersections surrounding the Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. |
| Library | Western University libraries consist of six different libraries that house over 5.7 million book holdings, electronic resources such as e-books, serial titles, and databases, etc. | Ryerson University has one library that consists of 500,000 books, 3,700 print journal titles and over 2 million USD of electronic resources, including approximately 23,000 e-journals, over 90,000 e-books, etc. |
| Campus Life | The university if considered Canada’s most beautiful university with Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures. The university operates the Artlab Gallery and the McIntosh Gallery; has links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology; has nine student residences housing; Community Centre, etc. | The campus consists of the Sheldon and Tracy Levy Student Learning Centre (SLC), Maple Leaf Garden (athletic center), Student Learning Center, Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex, 125+ research institutes and labs, 12+ clubs for students, the DMZ (business incubator for startups) |
| Hostel | #Off-Campus Rent - $14400 #Residence & Meal Plan (8 months) - $18400 | #Four Bedroom Apartment - $13554 #Two Bedroom Apartment - $14223 |
| Famous Alumni | Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are: | Community of 155,000 Ryerson University graduates are living around the world. |
| City Life | London is set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is considered the region’s economic, entertainment, and cultural hub. With a population of more than 383,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city. London's economy is dominated by medical research, insurance, manufacturing, and IT. | Toronto- 2nd largest financial city in North America; Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities; most populous city in Canada; Home to Toronto Stock Exchange, headquarters of 5 largest Canadian banks; Attracts over 43 million tourists each year; Famous tourist attractions include: CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Rogers Center, Day trip to Niagara Falls, Casa Loma; Unemployment Rate: 5.0% (Dec 2019). |
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