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University of Calgary is one of the top comprehensive research universities in Canada, overall ranking by QS is #182 out of 1401 globally, #8 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024.According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, the Western University has consistently held a position among the 250 top universities in the world.
| University of Calgary | Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 Out of 10 | 5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 211 QS World University 2026 # 198 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 151 QS World University 2026 # 120 QS World University 2025 # 185 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 132 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -65 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -13 |
| Acceptance Rate | 63.0 % | 57.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 16642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13386 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25144 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 1590 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 32800 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranks (2023): #131-140. Top recruiters- University of Calgary, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, ATB Financials, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Alberta Health Sevices, etc.
| Western University has an employment rate of 91.5% after 6 months of graduation. With dentistry, medicine and therapy & rehabilitation having an employment rate of 100%. Average salary of Western University graduates is 62,000 USD. Highest earning graduates are Doctorate (293,000 USD); Executive MBA (181,000); Masters in Finance (161,000 USD); MBA (109,000 USD), etc. |
| application requirements | Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program). | Applicants for PG programs must have at least 60% (varies with program). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Haskayne School of Business | Richard Ivey School of Business Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 33 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 25 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Calgary | Western University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1878 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 44% Male, 56% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in Calgary, main campus lies in the northwest quadrant close to Bow River and has a view of Alberta's rocky mountain. The other smaller campus lies in the city center. | Main campus is located on 1,120 acres of land in London, Ontario. Campus is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The university operates twelve academic faculties and schools. The central campus includes most of the university residences and teaching facilities. |
| Library | Comprises 6 different libraries and a museum. There is a dedicated library offering recourses on business. It also has a special and archive collection. Eight largest library in Canada with over 4.0 million printed volumes, and over 300,000 full electronic text. | Western University libraries consist of six different libraries that house over 5.7 million book holdings, electronic resources such as e-books, serial titles, and databases, etc. |
| Campus Life | You can join various groups led by UG and PG student organizations. The Q center is dedicated to people from the queer community. A Variety of volunteering options are available. The annual Strong Festival and Carnival are two of the most celebrated events. A variety of athletic activities are also available. Calgary Dinos compete in 12 varsity sports. The university houses aquatic center, fitness studio, dance studio, weight rooms, and climbing walls. It runs 2 newspapers, a radio station and a TV production where students can indulge. | The university if considered Canada’s most beautiful university with Gothic-style buildings mixed with modern, LEED-certified structures. The university operates the Artlab Gallery and the McIntosh Gallery; has links with the Museum of Ontario Archaeology; has nine student residences housing; Community Centre, etc. |
| Hostel | #Single Room and board - $12534 #Double Room and board - $9409 | #Off-Campus Rent - $14400 #Residence & Meal Plan (8 months) - $18400 |
| Famous Alumni | Stephan Harper (Former Canadian PM), Naheed Nenshi (Politician), Robert Thirsk (Former Canadian Space Agency Astronaut), James Gosling (Computer Scientist), Kristina Groves (Speed Skater), Hal Kvisle (Canadian Businessman), Rob Anders (Former Canadian MP), Ian Brodie (Canadian Political Scientist), Ronal Wright (Canadian Author), Peter Wong (Chief Executive of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Coorp), etc. | Western University is home to over 300,000 alumni. Some of the famous alumni are: |
| City Life | Calgary is the energy capital of Canada. It is one of the most liveable city of North America and the fourth largest city in Canada. It records the most patents per capita, highest concentration of corporate head office, and small businesses per capita in Canada. Attend events like Internation Film Festival, concerts, parades, tournaments, derby, etc. It has Calgary Stampede (national music center), few museums, and a zoo. Unemployment rate to Dec 2022: 5.8%(Dec 2022) | London is set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is considered the region’s economic, entertainment, and cultural hub. With a population of more than 383,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city. London's economy is dominated by medical research, insurance, manufacturing, and IT. |
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