York University and Ryerson University rank #18 and #26 in Canada according to rankings provided by QS News and THE. Let us go through some of the parameters that can help international students to make a choice between the two universities.
| York University | Toronto Metropolitan University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 sfHSI/ | 4.1 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 322 QS World University 2027 # 296 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 333 QS World University 2026 | # 669 QS World University 2027 # 363 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 218 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 70 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 272 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 290 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 183 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -59 +BcTMq -41 uAFC26 -6 | K6FNSL -45 +BcTMq -28 uAFC26 -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | - | IELTS-7 PTE-63 TOEFL-69 |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 61304 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 19716 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 16865 j5deyA | 78XRnV 40222 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 30174 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 39789 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
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| RGCJZe | Supplementary Program Information Form | OUAC Application; |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Schulich School of Business Osgoode Hall Law School | Ted Rogers School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 FlUcco | 7.2/10 FlUcco |
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| H1Mbuo | York University | Toronto Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1959 | 1948 |
| eNUc0E | 12:1:1 | 40:1 |
| Te91jv | 434+HGqC, 57MEcsHM | 444+HGqC, 56MEcsHM |
| 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. | Ryerson’s 121 acres urban campus is located at one of the busiest intersections surrounding the Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. |
| Library | Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes | 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 | 25 organized research centers | 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 | #Residence/Apartment - $13800 | #Four Bedroom Apartment - $13554 #Two Bedroom Apartment - $14223 |
| 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). | Community of 155,000 Ryerson University graduates are living around the world. |
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York and Ryerson are two public research Canadian universities in Toronto. The selection between the two institutions would depend highly on the choice of program, costs, placements, etc.
Why Choose York University?
- York University rankings are higher than Ryerson University.
- York University ranks higher for programs such as arts & humanities, accounting & finance, business & management, etc.
- York University has a department of law while Ryerson does not.
- York’s Schulich School of Business ranks #5 in Canada according to QS Global MBA Rankings 2020, while Ryerson does not make it to the list.
- York University ranks #16 in Canada according to QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 while Ryerson does not even make it to the list.
- York University graduates are able to earn a higher salary package than Ryerson University graduates.
Why Choose Ryerson University?
- Admissions at Ryerson University are less selective with a higher acceptance rate than York University.
- Ryerson University ranks higher for engineering and technology programs.
- Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management is Canada's largest undergraduate business school.
- Ryerson’s DMZ is among the top university-based incubators for startups.
Thus, for students looking for higher education in Canada, York University would be the first choice among students.
