University of Sydney vs University of Toronto

University of Sydney vs University of Toronto

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University of Sydney Rankings consistently position it within the top 50 universities worldwide and University of Toronto is one of the top 50 universities in the world and ranks at 34 in the latest QS World Rankings

Overview Comparison
The University of SydneyUniversity of Toronto
Collegedunia Score6.3 Out of 107.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 18 QS World University 2025
# 19 QS World University 2024
# 60 Times Higher Education 2024
# 25 QS World University 2025
# 21 Times Higher Education 2024
# 21 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 68 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 43 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 27 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 17 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 9 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024
# 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -102
PG Programs -179
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -82
PG Programs -94
Doctorate Programs -7
Acceptance Rate30.0 %43.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
PTE-57
TOEFL-80
GMAT-550
IELTS-6
MELAB-80
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   37960
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38325
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 30330 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   45616
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  30120
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 38977 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability ranking: #4
MBA: $100,000
Executive MBA: $216,000
Law graduates were the highest paid


Placement rate was around 85% within 3 months of graduation Top recruiters were McKenzie Investments, KPMG, EY, Deloitte, Pepsico, Scotiank, National Bank Financial and others.

University of Toronto Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters-$208,000
  • PhD-$85,000
  • MBA-$83,000
  • Doctorate-$74,000
  • Masters in Science-$73,000
  • Masters in Finance-$72,000


application requirements

Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously.
Personal statement, portfolio, interview is required for certain programs

Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program)
Indian student: Boards Certificate

Campuses and B-SchoolsThe University of Sydney Business School
University of Toronto (Mississauga)
University of Toronto (Scarborough)
Rotman School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.0/10 Read 19 reviews7.3/10 Read 76 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsThe University of SydneyUniversity of Toronto
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1850
1827
Student:Faculty Ratio20:1
24:1
Male:Female58% Male, 42% Female45% Male, 55% Female
Location Facts

One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state.
Main campus is located near central business district,
One tree-island research is located near Great Barrier reef


Located admist of mixed green space and historical architecture
Connected via 4 subway stations


Library

Digital collection: 5698, 
Rare books collection: 170,000,
East Asian Collection: 123,350 volumes,
and abundance of curriculum resources
 


Largest Library in Canada but ranked third in North America following Havard and Yale. Total 44 libraries are located across three campuses. More than 12 millions printed books, 1.4 million digital books, 150467 journal titles and a staff of 500


Campus Life

250 clubs and societies, Pulp: online student publication, SURG: student radio station, Honi Soit: only weekly student publication in Australia, Mardi gras, pop and international fests, Sydney ideas are some of the popular events, social competitions, pilates classes and athletic training at SUSF


The campus has Kinesiology & Physical Education Undergraduate Association, Annesley Student Government Association (ASGA), Radio FWD, The Underground, UTM Society- CFRE Radio 91.9 FM, The Medium, Mike- newspaper, CIUT FM 89.5, and UTM AFFILIATE - Women's Centre.


Hostel#Rent and Board - $20298
#Whitney Hall - $16024
#Whitney Hall - $16973
Famous Alumni

Edmund Barton (First PM of Australia), Michael Kirby (justices of the high court of Australia, Juan Sutherland (musician), Gough Whitlam (Former PM-Australia), John Howard (former PM), William McMahon (former PM)


10 Nobel laureates, Ariana Grande (singer), Lin Chi-ling (model), Patrick Brown (Canadian Politician), Agnes Chan (Singer), Rudy Giuliani (Former Mayor of New York City), Margaret Atwood (writer) and Leslie Dan.


City Life

Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


Toronto is the second largest financial city in North America with a rate of success is higher for its brilliant management of talent, good quality of life and excessive competitive business ambiance. Since 2009, GDP growth of Toronto is higher in comparison to other major cities. 
Variety of options for food trips, cultural & sports events, cafes, and a nightlife worth experiencing


Weather
Comparison Notes

The overall rankings, graduate employability, as well as acceptance rate of U of T suggests that it is a better choice to pursue education from the University of Toronto than the University of Sydney.