As per Times Higher Education Rankings, 2020 U of A and UOttawa lie consecutive to each other. UAlberta ranks #6 in Canada and UOttawa ranks #7. Compare the top Canadian Universities on following parameters:
University of Alberta | University of Ottawa | |||||||||||
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Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 4.7 Out of 10 | ||||||||||
ranking (overall) | # 109 Times Higher Education 2024 # 111 QS World University 2024 # 110 QS World University 2023 | # 177 Times Higher Education 2024 # 203 QS World University 2024 # 137 Times Higher Education 2023 | ||||||||||
Subject Strength | # 90 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 69 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | ||||||||||
Programs | UG Programs -72 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -67 PG Programs -55 Doctorate Programs -11 | ||||||||||
Acceptance Rate | 66.0 % | 55.0 % | ||||||||||
Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-560 IELTS-7 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 | ||||||||||
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22125 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13972 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15600 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 43306 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19102 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year | ||||||||||
placement (average package) | Graduate employability Ranks QS: #99 It is ranked #110 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Ranked #237 in QS World University Rankings University of Ottawa Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By Degree Degree Average Salary 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 | ||||||||||
application requirements | 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. | UG applicants must have 70% minimum score. | ||||||||||
Campuses and B-Schools | School of Business, University of Alberta | Telfer School of Management | ||||||||||
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General Facts | University of Alberta | University of Ottawa |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1908 | 1848 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 |
Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
Location Facts | Six campuses, with main (north campus) located on the edge of North Saskatechwan river. | Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills |
Library | Eight million volumes | 844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses. |
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 | 45 Intramural leagues |
Hostel | #Single Room - $12400 | #Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084 #Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215 #Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093 #Studio (double occupancy) - $8611 |
Famous Alumni | One Nobel laureate, four justice of supreme court, and 68 Rhodes scholars | A community with 180,000 Alumni |
City Life | The capital of Alberta, Edmonton has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada | 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%. |
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Pursuing higher education in Canada is of great advantage for an international student planning to relocate to the country with their immigration friendly policies. Though opting University of Alberta over University of Ottawa may seem like an obvious choice based on the global and national rankings but there are various other aspects that an international student must keep in mind while making this choice.
Studying at University of Ottawa
- Number of FT-undergradaute programs at UOttawa offered are more.
- Higher acceptance rate.
- Cost of hostel and meal plan at UOttawa is less than UAlberta.
- Larger international student strength at University of Ottawa is higher.
- Around 65 million USD funding was awarded.
Studying at University of Alberta
- Though the acceptance rate is low, scores of exams requried to study in Canada are lower.
- The university offers programs in native studies.
- Lower tuition fees.
- Higher salary package offered to graduates.
- Scholarships at UAlberta funded over 87 million USD funds for the students
- Business and engineering programs at University of Alberta are ranked better.
As mentioned above the choice between University of Alberta and UOttawa is leaned towards the former. However, the factors that may affect this decision is choice of program (which may not be available with UAlberta) or cheap cost of accommodation. Not only does UAlberta has lower tuition fees but it also offers more funds to students. Additionally, University of Alberta with not only allow you admissions with a lower score but with also offer you jobs with better salaries. To choose for University of Ottawa you must identify enough solid reasons which ace University of Alberta.