Imperial College London (ICL) vs University of Toronto (U of T) Comparison

Imperial College London vs University of Toronto

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Imperial College London is regarded as one of the top 10 global universities. It is ranked  #6 in the QS World University Rankings. University of Toronto is one of the top 50 universities in the world. The university ranks at #=34 in the latest QS World Rankings

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Imperial College LondonUniversity of Toronto
Collegedunia Score7.6 sfHSI/7.4 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 2 QS World University 2026
# 6 The Guardian 2026
# 7 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 18 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 21 Times Higher Education 2026
# 29 QS World University 2026
Subject Strength# 7 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
# 12 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 6 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 17 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
# 10 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 10 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
ProgramsK6FNSL -37
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Acceptance Rate15.0 %43.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
PTE-62
TOEFL-92
Duolingo-100
GMAT-550
IELTS-6
PTE-60
TOEFL-89
Cost to Study78XRnV   67541
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Ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business.

Base Salaries By Degree:

  • Executive Masters: $123,000 
  • Executive MBA: $96,000 
  • MBA: $89,000 
  • Masters in Finance: $85,000 
  • Doctorate: $78,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts: $77,000

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:

  • Executive Masters-$208,000
  • PhD-$85,000
  • MBA-$83,000
  • Doctorate-$74,000
  • Masters in Science-$73,000
  • Masters in Finance-$72,000


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BMAT score for MBBS and BSc medicine; MAT for BS and MS in Mathematics; at least 2 recommendation letters

Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program)
Indian student: Boards Certificate

Campuses and B-SchoolsImperial College Business School
University of Toronto (Mississauga)
University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Rotman School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews8.1/10 FlUcco7.4/10 FlUcco
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Type of UniversityUniversity
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Established1907
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Location Facts

Has a number of campuses situated in the center of London; close to London’s museum district, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park; Campus are located at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Silwood Park, etc. 


Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture
Connected via 4 subway stations


Library

7 libraries; Central Library at South Kensington; medical libraries at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s Hospital; Silwood Park Campus Library; Science Museum’s library was previously included in the central library


Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 40 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 169.


Campus Life

More than 380 clubs and societies related to academic, arts & entertainment, charitable, cultural, departmental, faith, indoor, martial arts, media, outdoor, social and sports; Caving, gliding and canoeing are also organized by the college; Student Union runs two bars and a nighclub on campus


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-#Graduate House Standard Double Room With Meal plan - $13491
#Chestnut Residence Double Room With Meal plan - $21933
#Chestnut Residence Single Room With Meal plan - $25202
Famous Alumni

Nobel laureates of medicine: Sir Alexander Fleming, Sir Ernst Boris Chain, Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley, Peter Higgs; HG Wells (author); William Crookes (physicist); Thomas Huxley (biologist)


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

London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2023; the capital city of England; known for Palace of Westminster, Tower of London, London Eye, Arts Galleries, Museum of London, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and various other cultural attractions. The UK parliament and PM’s home is located in London. Unemployment rate was 3.7% in December, 2022


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. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


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