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 Out of 10 | 4.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 333 QS World University 2026 # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 # 362 QS World University 2025 | # 601 Times Higher Education 2026 # 711 QS World University 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 501 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 63 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 -59 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -28 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48.0 % | 80.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 TOEFL-100 | IELTS-7 PTE-63 TOEFL-69 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24861 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10033 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16865 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 38457 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29288 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39789 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500
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| application requirements | 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 Read 41 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 16 reviews |
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| General Facts | York University | Toronto Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1959 | 1948 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1:1 | 40:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 44% Male, 56% 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. | 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.
