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University of Saskatchewan is placed in the top 100 universities in the world in 3 research areas including good academics, teaching and learning experience. As per QS 2023 World University Rankings, it ranks #473 in the world. University Of Alberta is at #110 in World (by QS) and #4 in Canada (by US News).
| University of Saskatchewan | University of Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.3 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 351 Times Higher Education 2026 # 378 QS World University 2026 # 340 QS World University 2025 | # 94 QS World University 2026 # 119 Times Higher Education 2026 # 81 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 88 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 86 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -55 PG Programs -47 Doctorate Programs -16 | UG Programs -67 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3 % | 58.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 IELTS-6.5 PTE-63 TOEFL-86 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16780 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 6437 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20065 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22125 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29772 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19344 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | University of Saskatchewan is one of the top public universities in Saskatoon, Canada. It is ranked #=473 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries by Degree:
| Graduate employability Ranks QS: #99 It is ranked #110 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Resume; 2-3 LORs; SOPs/ Essays; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (research proposals; special credits, etc.) | LOR, SOP, Academic transcripts, and program-specific requirements. Grade required for UG and PG admission is B. GMAT/GRE scores are also required for various PG program admissions. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Edwards School of Business College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan | School of Business, University of Alberta |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 21 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Saskatchewan | University of Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1907 | 1908 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1:1 | 9:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 0% Female | 45% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | 3 campuses- Saskatoon (main campus), Regina & Prince Albert; Main campus- spread across 2,425 acres; situated beside the South Saskatchewan River, past city center of Saskatoon. | Six campuses, with main (north campus) located on the edge of North Saskatechwan river. |
| Library | The library holds 2,422,695 total titles. Total volumes at library: 2,932,727. Ebooks collection at the library: 788,916. Total items loaned to other libraries: 5636. Along with these the library has numerous ejournals, databases, and articles available for students. | Eight million volumes |
| Campus Life | Global Institute of Food Security; Global Institute for Water Security; Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Center for Nuclear Innovation; Canadian Light Source synchrotron; VIDO-InterVac (International Vaccine Center); 15 athletics teams; over 150 student clubs & societies; Campus Rec (Recreation clubs, societies & teams); Culinary Services (Marquis Culinary Center, Ag Cafe, Arts Cafe, Booster Juice, Starbucks, Subway, Tim Hortons). | 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 |
| Hostel | #Housing - $17352 | #Housing - $14844 |
| Famous Alumni | 155,000+ alumni; 72 Rhodes Scholars; 2 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry; 44 Olympians; John Diefenbaker (13th Canadian PM); Lorne Babiuk (Scientist); Michael Byers (Canadian legal scholar); Kim Coates (Actor); Rahul Sharma (India businessman, founder of Revolt Motors & co-founder of Micromax Informatics); Permanand Mohan (Senior CS lecturer at University of West Indies). | One Nobel laureate, four justice of supreme court, and 68 Rhodes scholars |
| City Life | Saskatoon- largest city Canadian province of Saskatchewan; cultural & economic hub of central Saskatchewan; often referred to as ‘Paris of the Prairies’; Popular tourist attractions: Remai Modern Museum, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Diefenbaker Canada Center, Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Meewasin Valley Trail, etc.; economy based on potash, oil, agriculture, etc.; Unemployment rate- 5.67% (2019). | The capital of Alberta, Edmonton has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada |
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