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Simon Fraser University overall ranking by QS is #318 out of 1401 globally, #13 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.
| Simon Fraser University | University of Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 308 QS World University 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 119 QS World University 2026 # 162 Times Higher Education 2026 # 115 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Law by QS World University 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 -51 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.0 % | 53.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-125 IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-120 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22035 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 5481 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16002 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 66000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11790 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16020 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
| 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 | Qualitative and Analytical skill assessment | Indian UG aspirants must have around 85% score with 75% in English and Maths. Fulfill Country-specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Beedie School of Business | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.6/10 Read 13 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 58 reviews |
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| General Facts | Simon Fraser University | University of Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1965 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1:1 | 31:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 53% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City. The downtown campus has expanded to include several other buildings in recent years, including the Segal Graduate School of Business. In September 2010, SFU Contemporary Arts moved into the Woodward's redevelopment, known as the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. SFU's three campuses are all accessible by public transit. The Vancouver campus is a block away from the Waterfront SkyTrain station while the Surrey campus is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station. The Burnaby campus is linked to the Production Way–University, Burquitlam, and Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain stations by frequent shuttle bus service. | 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 | More than 1.1 million e-books | 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 |
| 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 | #Residence - $8904 | #Housing - $11400 |
| Famous Alumni | Terry Fox (Athlete), Margaret Trudeau (Actress, Author, Justin Trudeau’s Mother), Calvin Chen (businessman, actor), Christy Clark (Canadian Politician), Tony Buzan (Author and Education consultant), Dave Cobb (6 times Grammy record producer) | 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 | Burnaby is a thriving urban centre known for its sound public transit system, great shopping and restaurants, and excellent family-friendly communities. It is sandwiched in between the Fraser River and the Burrard Inlet, and has the Canadian Rockies as a stunning backdrop The average burnaby bc salary in Canada is $39,400 per year or $20.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $74,211 per year. | 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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