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York University is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world. The university secured the 33rd position globally out of 1,115 post-secondary institutions.University Of Toronto is one of the top public research universities in Canada.The university ranks at 34 in the latest QS World Rankings,
| York University | University of Toronto | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 7.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 362 QS World University 2025 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 353 QS World University 2024 | # 25 QS World University 2025 # 21 QS World University 2024 # 21 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 401 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 96 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 17 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 9 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -82 PG Programs -94 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.0 % | 43.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 GRE-320 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-83 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 MELAB-80 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38900 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
| Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others. University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree:
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| application requirements | Supplementary Program Information Form | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 40 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 76 reviews |
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| General Facts | York University | University of Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1959 | 1827 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 47:1 | 24:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. | Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture |
| Library | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes | Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500 |
| Campus Life | 25 organized research centers | The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre. |
| Hostel | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7040 #Ensuite Room and board - $8960 | #Whitney Hall - $16024 #Whitney Hall - $16973 |
| Famous Alumni | Lily Singh (Youtuber), Steve Maclean (astronaut), John Tory (Mayor of Toronto), Dr. Miguna Miguna (Canadian-Kenyan Author), Jack Layton (Former MP), Shawn Doyle (Actor), Navdeep Bains (Minister of innovation, science and industry), Eric Walter (Author). | 10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan. |
| City Life | Toronto is the second-largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life, and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, the GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. | Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. |
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The choice between pursuing higher education in Canada at U of T or York University is slightly inclined towards UToronto. Apart from the above-mentioned factors, here are the differences between the two universities.
Apart from being honored with 1st ranking, the University of Toronto ranks among the top in the world. Global, as well as, national recognition of the university is also accompanied by the high rankings subjects.
- The MBA program at U of T is ranked among the best in the world as per Financial Times MBA Rankings (2021).
- UToronto has a larger student community at all of its three campuses combined.
- Research funding offered to students is higher at U of T than York University.
- Graduate employability ranking for UToronto is better than York University as the employer recognition of former is easier than the latter.
- UToronto has the Canada’s largest student library. Thus, it offers larger study collection to its students.
While all these parameters incline a student's decision towards U of T, pursuing education at York University is still valuable. The factors that may necessarily affect a student's decision include:
- The cost of studying at York University is cheaper. The tuition fees at York University is around 10,000 USD less than U of T while the cost of accommodation differs by 4000 USD.
- The test score requirements for exams to study in Canada is lower and the acceptance rate is higher as comapred to U of T.
- York is highly popular for its law programs, an international aspirant can have an inclination of pursuing a law degree program from York University.
- York University is the only higher education institute in Canada offering a space engineering program and Canada’s largest liberal arts program.
Pursuing education at both the universities will add value to a student's resume, however, U of T is a better performing institution in regard to rankings, research and academic excellence. The cost difference between the two universities can be minimized by applying for scholarships available for international students in Canada.
