University of Manitoba vs Simon Fraser University

University of Manitoba vs Simon Fraser University

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University of Manitoba overall ranking by QS is #671 out of 1401 globally, #21 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Simon Fraser University overall ranking by QS is #318 out of 1401 globally, #13 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.

Overview Comparison
University of ManitobaSimon Fraser University
Collegedunia Score4.8 Out of 104.8 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 643 QS World University 2026
# 295 Center for World University Rankings 2025
# 401 Times Higher Education 2025
# 308 QS World University 2026
# 301 Times Higher Education 2025
# 319 QS World University 2025
Subject Strength# 451 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 351 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 301 for Law by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -45
PG Programs -46
Doctorate Programs -12
UG Programs -51
PG Programs -32
Doctorate Programs -13
Acceptance Rate52.0 %60.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-550
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-86
Duolingo-125
GMAT-550
GRE-310
IELTS-6.5
PTE-65
TOEFL-90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   15642
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  4376
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 23482 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   22035
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  5481
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 7090 Per Year
placement (average package)

MS graduates- up to $130,000
Other masters degrees- min. $50,000


Average Salaries Are Listed Below:

  • Masters in Science : $102,000 
  • MBA : $65,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $60,000 
  • Executive MBA : $57,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts : $53,000 
  • Bachelor (Other) : $48,000 

application requirements

Academic transcripts;
Proof of standardized tests;
Proof of English language proficiency;
2-3 LORs;
Statement of Intent;
Resume;
Additional requirements (work experience, research proposal, writing sample, etc.) 

Qualitative and Analytical skill assessment
Graduation from University-prepratory program (program dependent)

Campuses and B-SchoolsI.H. Asper School of Business
Beedie School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.2/10 Read 14 reviews6.6/10 Read 13 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of ManitobaSimon Fraser University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1877
1965
Student:Faculty Ratio28:1
32:1
Male:Female44% Male, 56% Female46% Male, 54% Female
Location Facts

Located near the Fort Garry neighborhood of Winnipeg (Southern). 
Present on the Red River in south Winnipeg


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.


Library

19 libraries with 2.5 million books, 70,000 e-journals, and 700,000 e-books


More than 1.1 million e-books
1,475,000 Print books
2500 print and 98,000 ejournal subscriptions
500+ database


Campus Life

Campus owned Pub
Art of living center
Houses Gallery of Student Art
Variety of athletic and gaming clubs. 


  • The Simon Fraser Student Society provides funding for over 300 campus clubs
  • Graduate student society, peer education and leadership programs.
  • Movie Nights on-campus (COVID-19 made it Virtual movie nights on campus)
  • Program specific societies.
  • Pub Maggie Benston
  •  SFU also houses various competitive club teams, including Men's Lacrosse, who currently competes in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association, and Men's Hockey, who currently competes in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League. Other club teams include rugby, cheerleading, rowing, quidditch, and field hockey.
  • CJSF-FM radio is the school's radio station, broadcasting from 90.1 FM to Burnaby and surrounding communities


 


Hostel#Double Room with Meal Plan - $10553
#Single Room with Meal Plan - $12929
#Residence Per Term - $3920
Famous Alumni

99 Rhodes Scholars, most in Western Canada 
Murray Sinclair (Senator), Izzy Asper (Lawyer), Frank Plummer (scientist), Rosemary (professional wretsler), Guy Gavriel Kay (writer), Louis Slotin (physiscst)


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)


City Life

Winnipeg- capital & largest city in Manitoba; known as the “Gateway to the West”; railway & transportation hub; Annual festivals- Festival du Voyageur, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Folklorama; 


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.


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