University of Calgary vs University of Manitoba

Overview Comparison
University of CalgaryUniversity of Manitoba
Collegedunia Score5.4 Out of 104.8 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 182 QS World University 2024
# 201 Times Higher Education 2024
# 169 US News 2023
# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 671 QS World University 2024
# 351 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 115 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 217 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 351 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
ProgramsUG Programs -70
PG Programs -56
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -48
PG Programs -45
Doctorate Programs -12
Acceptance Rate63.0 %100.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo - 115
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.6
TOEFL - 86
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   16642
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13386
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   15642
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  9630
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 16216 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.

Degree                          Average Salary

Bachelor of Arts            $126,000 

Masters in Science         $75,000 

Bachelor of Science        $63,000 

Other Degree                   $57,000 

MBA                                $47,000 

Master (Other)                  $45,000 


MS graduates- up to $130,000
Other masters degrees- min. $50,000


application requirements

Some specific courses are required for admissions (vary with program).
Country-specific entry requirements criteria must be fulfilled. 
PG applicants must have a GPA 3.0 on scale of 4.0 (Grade B/percentile: 83-86)

Academic transcripts;
Proof of standardized tests;
Proof of English language proficiency;
2-3 LORs;
Statement of Intent;
Resume;
Additional requirements (work experience, research proposal, writing sample, etc.) 

Campuses and B-SchoolsHaskayne School of Business
I.H. Asper School of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.4/10 Read 21 reviews7.3/10 Read 11 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of CalgaryUniversity of Manitoba
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1966
1877
Student:Faculty Ratio23:1
28:1
Male:Female46% Male, 54% Female44% 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. 


Located near the Fort Garry neighborhood of Winnipeg (Southern). 
Present on the Red River in south Winnipeg


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. 


19 libraries with 2.5 million books, 70,000 e-journals, and 700,000 e-books


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. 


Campus owned Pub
Art of living center
Houses Gallery of Student Art
Variety of athletic and gaming clubs. 


Hostel#Single Room and board - $12534
#Double Room and board - $9409
#Double Room with Meal Plan - $7301
#Single Room with Meal Plan - $8915
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.  


99 Rhodes Scholars, most in Western Canada 
Murray Sinclair (Senator), Izzy Asper (Lawyer), Frank Plummer (scientist), Rosemary (professional wretsler), Guy Gavriel Kay (writer), Louis Slotin (physiscst)


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)


Winnipeg- capital & largest city in Manitoba; known as the “Gateway to the West”; railway & transportation hub; Annual festivals- Festival du Voyageur, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Jazz Winnipeg Festival, Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Folklorama; 


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