University of Ottawa vs McGill University

University of Ottawa is a public research university that ranks amongst top 200 universities globally while Mcgill University is the top ranking university in Canada and amongst top 50 universities global universities. 

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Collegedunia Score4.7 sfHSI/6.6 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 142 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 187 Times Higher Education 2026
# 219 QS World University 2026
# 22 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 27 QS World University 2026
# 41 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
# 41 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 30 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 23 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
ProgramsK6FNSL -67
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Acceptance Rate80.0 %46.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo-120
GMAT-628
IELTS-6.5
PTE-60
TOEFL-86
IELTS-6.5
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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 

McGill University is one of the top public universities in Montreal, Canada. It is ranked #31 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #42 in graduate employability ranking.

McGill University Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree

  • MBA : $97,000 
  • Doctorate : $94,000 
  • LLM : $89,000 
  • Masters of Arts : $72,000 
  • Masters in Science : $71,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $64,000 

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

4-year bachelors is required for pursuing for PG course. 3 year UG degree with A grade is also accepted

Campuses and B-SchoolsTelfer School of Management
Desautels Faculty of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 FlUcco7.3/10 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
# 43 sQv06Y Computer Science by QS World University 2026
# 47 sQv06Y Computer Science by Collegedunia.com 2026
# 76 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, 2025 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
ranking# 301 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025
# 351 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025
# 60 sQv06Y Business by QS World University 2025
# 84 sQv06Y Business by Times Higher Education 2025
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documents requiredF4a/y1F4a/y1
application datesFeb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall Intake)
Nov 1, 2024 (Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake 1)
Jan 15, 2025 (Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake 2)
Mar 15, 2025 (Final Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake)
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H1MbuoUniversity of OttawaMcGill University
Type of UniversityUniversity
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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


Two Campuses: Downtown Campus, located between Montreal and Mount Royal Park; Macdonald Campus, located on the western tip of the island of Montreal


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


Printed books - 4,851,382; E-books: 2,707,183; Printed journals- 33,706 and E- journals - 1,15,228


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
 


The campus offers Macappella, Happy Geet, MAC and MAC Agro Ecology group, Robotics, Food Science Association, CERES, Gorilla Composition, Happy Belly, and Judging Club.Join/attend/enjoy 700 musical performances each year, athletic competitions, art, theatre, and other extracurricular activities.  


Hostel#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $8258
#Large Single Room - $1075
#Small Single Room - $875
#Single Room - $900
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).


Justin Trudeau (Prime minister of Canada), Daliso Chaponda (Comedian), William Osler (world renowned physician), Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (American Football player), Mackenzie Davis (Actress), Ken Dryden (Former member of parliament), and Leonard Cohen (Singer).


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%. 


Main industries of Quebec are mining, manufacturing. Water is one of the significant natural resources of Quebec. Therefore a lot of industries around hydroelectric power raised around the city. Montreal has cheap rents, various parks and cycling lanes, affordable public transit, and more.

For the flourishing industry, the unemployment rate is slightly higher than Canada. Women are financially independent as compared to 3/4th of men.


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