University of Ottawa vs York University

University of Ottawa is a public research university that ranks among the top 200 universities globally while York University is the third largest university in Canada and ranks among the top 500 universities globally. 

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Collegedunia Score4.7 sfHSI/4.3 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 142 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 187 Times Higher Education 2026
# 219 QS World University 2026
# 296 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 333 QS World University 2026
# 401 Times Higher Education 2026
Subject Strength# 151 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 82 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 73 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 301 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 218 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 70 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
ProgramsK6FNSL -67
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Acceptance Rate80.0 %48.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo-120
GMAT-628
IELTS-6.5
PTE-60
TOEFL-86
IELTS-7
TOEFL-100
Cost to Study78XRnV   43306
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Ranked #237 in QS World University Rankings

University of Ottawa Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree

  • MBA : $105,000 
  • Other Degree: $64,000 
  • Bachelor (Other) : $62,000 
  • Masters in Science : $56,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $55,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts : $42,000 

Graduate Employability Rankings (QS 2023)- #301-500

  • MBA : $107,000 
  • Doctorate : $89,000 
  • PhD :  $85,000 
  • LLM  : $76,000 
  • Executive Masters  : $70,000 
  • Bachelor (Other)   : $69,000 

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UG applicants must have 70% minimum score.
PG applicants must have a grade of B (60-70%). 

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Letters of Recommendation

Campuses and B-SchoolsTelfer School of Management
Schulich School of Business
Osgoode Hall Law School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 FlUcco6.8/10 FlUcco

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ranking# 137 sQv06Y Computer Science by Collegedunia.com 2026
# 201 sQv06Y Computer Science by QS World University 2026
# 201 sQv06Y Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025
# 176 sQv06Y Computer Science by Collegedunia.com 2026
# 301 sQv06Y Computer Science by QS World University 2026
# 201 sQv06Y Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025
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application datesFeb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Apr 30, 2026 (Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake)
Dec 15, 2026 (Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
ranking# 137 sQv06Y Computer Science by Collegedunia.com 2026
# 201 sQv06Y Computer Science by QS World University 2026
# 201 sQv06Y Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025
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application datesFeb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Apr 30, 2026 (Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake)
Jun 25, 2026 (Round 1 Application Deadline For May 2027 Intake)
Sep 3, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For May 2027 Intake)
ranking# 301 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025
# 351 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025
# 151 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025
# 201 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025
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application datesMar 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Oct 9, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for September 2026 Intake)
Jan 15, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline for September 2026 Intake)
Feb 19, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline for September 2026 Intake)
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H1MbuoUniversity of OttawaYork University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1848
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Location Facts

Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills
Rideau Canal of the city is located near
Parliament hill is at walking distance


Completely bilingual Gledon campus- home to Southern Ontario’s Center for Excellence for French Langauge & Bilingual Postsecondary education. Third largest university in Canada. 


Library

844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses.
Print books- 2,425,715
E-journals- 74,414
Microforms- 1,933,215
Government publications- 1,023,632


Four main and one archive libraries with more than 2,500,000 volumes


Campus Life

45 Intramural leagues
175 different clubs and groups to join
Museum of classical antiques
Comedy nights at Cafe Nostalgica
Various arts, music and sports festivals. 
on-campus free movie screenings
University’s Got Talent, fund raiser competition
 


25 organized research centers
300 student clubs and organizations,
13 newspapers,
36 governing groups
33 national titles to its Athletic teams,
More than 1000 student-run events
20+community support centers


Hostel#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $8258
#Residence/Apartment - $13800
Famous Alumni

A community with 180,000 Alumni
Alex Trebek (TV host), Andrew Scheer (Canadian MP), Peggy Tseng (Model), Paul Martin (former Canadian Prime Minister), Felix Leclerc (singer/song writer), Carol Sheilds (Pulitzer Winner).


Lily Singh (Youtuber), Steve Maclean (astronaut), John Tory (Mayor of Toronto), Dr. Miguna Miguna (Canadian-Kenyan Author), Jack Layton (Former MP), Shawn Doyle (Actor), Navdeep Bains (Minister of innovation, science and industry), Eric Walter (Author).


City Life

Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for May 2020- 9.5%. 


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, the GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and nightlife worth experiencing


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