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University of Alberta is ranked at #110 in QS Global World Rankings and is one of the top-ranked universities in the country. University of Manitoba is one of the 15 research intensive universities in Canada.
| University of Alberta | University of Manitoba | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 sfHSI/ | 4.8 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 61 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 94 QS World University 2026 # 119 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 408 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 501 Times Higher Education 2026 # 643 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 59 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 57 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 90 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 229 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 151 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 351 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -67 +BcTMq -63 uAFC26 -8 | K6FNSL -45 +BcTMq -46 uAFC26 -12 |
| Acceptance Rate | 58.0 % | 52.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 22125 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 29772 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 19344 j5deyA | 78XRnV 15642 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 4376 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 13600 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | Graduate employability Ranks QS: #99 It is ranked #110 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| MS graduates- up to $130,000 |
| Campuses and B-Schools | School of Business, University of Alberta | I.H. Asper School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 FlUcco | 7.4/10 FlUcco |
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| H1Mbuo | University of Alberta | University of Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1908 | 1877 |
| eNUc0E | 9:1:1 | :1 |
| Te91jv | 454+HGqC, 0MEcsHM | 04+HGqC, 0MEcsHM |
| Location Facts | Six campuses, with main (north campus) located on the edge of North Saskatechwan river. | Located near the Fort Garry neighborhood of Winnipeg (Southern). |
| Library | Eight million volumes | 19 libraries with 2.5 million books, 70,000 e-journals, and 700,000 e-books |
| Campus Life | Aboriginal Peoples Network, BearsDen (online student community), Fraternities and Sororities, Graduate Students' Association, Peer Support Centre, Sport Clubs, Student Music Ensembles, Students' Union, and Volunteer Opportunities | Campus owned Pub |
| Hostel | #Housing - $14844 | #Accommodation and utilities - $10000 |
| Famous Alumni | One Nobel laureate, four justice of supreme court, and 68 Rhodes scholars | 99 Rhodes Scholars, most in Western Canada |
| Weather |
Comparison of University of Alberta and University of Manitoba as discussed above favors, UAlberta. There are various reasons that lean a student towards option University of Alberta. Apart from the above mentioned, additional factors are:
- Global and National Rankings of UAlberta are better.
- The number of full-time undergraduate programs at U of A are more than University of Manitoba.
- MBA and engineering programs at University of Alberta are more ranked.
- Jobs offered to UAlberta graduates offer better package.
- Multiple hostel accommodation options.
- Offers programs in native studies.
- Paleontology research is highly popular including world-renowned dinosaur expert.
- Funding options available for intenational students.
There are certain reasons which may incline an international students decision towards University of Manitoba. These are majorly the low cost of attendance for studying. Another decision which may affect a students choice is the campus location and campus life at University of Manitoba. It is, however, suggested that an international student should preferrably opt for UAlberta which not only holds a better reputation in Canada but in the world as well.
