University of Calgary overall ranking by QS is #182 out of 1401 globally, #8 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. McMaster University ranks among the world’s top 100 universities consistently according to Times Higher Education. It is one of the only 4 universities in Canada making it to the list. The university is ranked #152 by QS world university rankings 2023.
| McMaster University | University of Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 173 QS World University 2026 # 116 Times Higher Education 2025 # 176 QS World University 2025 | # 211 QS World University 2026 # 198 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 41 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 132 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -69 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -65 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42.0 % | 63.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 GMAT-600 GRE-305 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 | Duolingo-115 GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 53040 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17096 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 31210 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 16642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13386 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Ranked #81 for graduation emplyment rate Salaries by degree:
| Graduate Employability Ranks (2023): #131-140. Top recruiters- University of Calgary, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, ATB Financials, Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Alberta Health Sevices, etc.
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| application requirements | LOR; | Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | DeGroote School of Business | Haskayne School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 29 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 33 reviews |
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| General Facts | McMaster University | University of Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1887 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1:1 | 23:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 0% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Located on the western end of lake Ontario, McMaster University is located in the Golden Horshoe. It is surrounded by Cootes Paradise and natural marshlands. | 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. |
| Library | McMaster University has a total of 4 libraries. There are 1.9 million print and electronic books, 86,000 print and electronic journal titles, 14,000 linear feet of archival resources combined. | 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. |
| Campus Life | Located in the Waterfall Capital of Canada- Hamilton, the campus has McMaster Museum of Art, W.J. McCallion Planetarium, McMaster Nuclear Reactor, McMaster Hall, 16 sports clubs, Bertrand Rusell Archives, etc. | 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. |
| Hostel | #Triple Residence Room - $6700 #Double Residence Room - $8590 #Single Residence Room - $9650 | #Single Room and board - $12534 #Double Room and board - $9409 |
| Famous Alumni | Tihomir Oreškovi (11th PM of Croatia); Bertram Brockhouse (Nobel Laureate in Physics); Stephen Elop (President and CEO of Nokia Corporation); Myron Scholes (Nobel Laureate in Economics); Roberta Bondar (Canada’s first female astronaut and neurologist in space) | 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. |
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