Ryerson University’s overall ranking by QS is #851 out of 1401 globally, #26 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Being one of the top 10 universities in Canada, Waterloo University has been listed among the top 300 universities in the world by various ranking agencies.
| Toronto Metropolitan University | University of Waterloo | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 601 Times Higher Education 2026 # 711 QS World University 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 119 QS World University 2026 # 162 Times Higher Education 2026 # 115 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 701 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 47 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 34 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -28 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.0 % | 53.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-63 TOEFL-69 | Duolingo-120 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 38457 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29288 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39789 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 66000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11790 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16020 Per Year |
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| Graduate Employability Rankings- # 24(QS 2023); 98.9% international student employment rate; Top recruiters are Manulife, TD Canada, Sun Life Financial Inc. etc. Average Salaries by Degree:
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| application requirements | OUAC Application; | Indian UG aspirants must have around 85% score with 75% in English and Maths. Fulfill Country-specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Ted Rogers School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 16 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 58 reviews |
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| General Facts | Toronto Metropolitan University | University of Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1948 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 40:1 | 31:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 53% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Ryerson’s 121 acres urban campus is located at one of the busiest intersections surrounding the Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. | 1,000 acres campus located in the Quantum Valley (Canada’s emerging technological hub); surrounded at the borders by Waterloo Park, Wilfrid Laurier University & Laurel Creek Conservation Area; easily accessible via public transport; dozens of food outlets & restaurants within 20 minutes of distance. |
| Library | 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. | 4 libraries: 3 on-campus, 1 in Cambridge; Library system is a part of TriUniversity Group; Houses more than 1.4 million books including e-books, serial titles, databases. |
| Campus Life | 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) | Student Life Centre (SLC) responsible for organizing cultural, social and recreational activities; Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and Student Housing Office; 24/7 information desk known as Turnkey Desk; 200+ student clubs; 100+ volunteer services; Earth Sciences Museum; Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Center (largest center for Quantum Research) |
| Hostel | #Four Bedroom Apartment - $13554 #Two Bedroom Apartment - $14223 | #Housing - $11400 |
| Famous Alumni | Community of 155,000 Ryerson University graduates are living around the world. | Over 203,000 graduates; Robert Mundell (Nobel Laureate), Donna Strickland (Nobel Laureate), Mike Lazaridis (Founder of BlackBerry Ltd.), Prem Watsa (Founder of Fairfax Financial); Rupi Kaur (Canadian Poet); Karl Ting (Actor); Apoorva Mehta (Founder of Instacart); David Cheriton (Canadian Computer Scientist). |
| City Life | 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). | Waterloo- Tech-hub of Canada; over 1,000 tech-related businesses set up in the city; over 400 restaurants and shops to explore; More than 40 cultural events; Famous attractions include Waterloo Park, West Montrose Covered Bridge, Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Central Railway, Conestoga Mall, Innocente Brewing Company; Unemployment rate: 5% |
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