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U of A ranks #6 nationally while Concordia University ranks #22. Briefed below are certain important aspects to look for planning to enroll with either of the two universities
| University of Alberta | Concordia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 96 QS World University 2025 # 88 QS World University 2024 # 109 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 415 QS World University 2025 # 387 QS World University 2024 # 501 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 90 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 73 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020 |
| Programs | UG Programs -68 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66.0 % | 73.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-580 IELTS-7 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 |
| 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 19856 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13725 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26353 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability Ranks QS: #99 It is ranked #110 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| Campuses and B-Schools | School of Business, University of Alberta | John Molson School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 20 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 39 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Alberta | Concordia University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1908 | 1974 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 25:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Six campuses, with main (north campus) located on the edge of North Saskatechwan river. | Located in Montreal |
| Library | Eight million volumes | Total collection 1,668,267 titles held |
| 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 | The university has technoculture-arts and games, variety of sports clubs and athletic games |
| Hostel | #Single Room - $12400 | #Room - $7728 #Apartment rental and utilities - $8800 |
| Famous Alumni | One Nobel laureate, four justice of supreme court, and 68 Rhodes scholars | Two time winter-Olympic Gold medalist- Alexandre Bilodeau, Annie Proulx- Writer, Anna Hopkins- actress, Aanchal Malhotra (Author/historian), Jeff Barnbay (Director) |
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When planning to study abroad, higher education in Canada attracts a large number of international students. To choose from the pool of universities can seem difficult. If the choice between UAlberta and Concordia arises, the choice inclines towards University of Alberta for the following reasons:
- The university not only honored with better national rankings but also aces Concordia University in global rankings.
- Not only MBA and Engineering programs, a variety of programs at UAlberta are recognized globally.
- International students can apply for a variety of scholarships at University of Alberta. For the year 2019, UAlberta funded their students wit around 87 million USD.
- The university has higher acceptance rate and lower score requirements for stanadardized tests required to study in Canada.
- The university graduates are offered better packages and UAlberta ranks among top 100 universities across the world for its graduate employability.
Cost of Attendance is one factor that can affect an international students choice. Cost of studying at Concordia is lower than that at UAlberta. However, you can always look for scholarships available for international students in Canada.
Hence, between University of Alberta and Concordia University, studying at UAlberta will offer you with a better experience and well rounded growth than Concordia University
