Standing at #29 (QS) and #18 (THE), University of Toronto ranks better than University of Melbourne. Given below are some statistics that international students must evaluate when planning to study at either of these universities.
| University of Toronto updated | The University of Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.4 Out of 10 | 6.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 21 Times Higher Education 2024 # 21 QS World University 2024 # 16 US News 2023 | # 14 QS World University 2024 # 37 Times Higher Education 2024 # 25 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 26 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 21 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 69 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 20 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 8 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -132 Doctorate Programs -11 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 MELAB - 85 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 560 GRE updated - 310 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 45616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17124 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30539 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20250 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | Graduate employability ranking QS- #8. The University of Melbourne is one of the top public universities in Parkville, Australia. It is ranked #33 in QS World University Rankings 2023. LLM: $136,000 MBA: $104,000 Masters in Finance: $100,000 Executive Masters: $73,000 Master (Other): $71,000 Bachelor of Science: $64,000 |
| application requirements | Student Profile/Supplementary Application (depends on program) | Overseas Secondary School Qualifications, |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Toronto (Mississauga) University of Toronto (Scarborough) Rotman School of Management | Melbourne Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 69 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 42 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Toronto updated | The University of Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1827 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 56% Male, 44% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the suburb of Parkville, other campuses spread across Victoria. | |
| Library | 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. 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. | Subject Specific libraries- Brownless Biomedical Library and Law Library. |
| Campus Life | 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. 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. | Number of museums and art galleries located across the campus |
| Hostel | #TESTING - $10 | #Single Room and board - $20000 #Hostel (One bedroom - shared bathroom/kitchen) - $250 |
| Famous Alumni | 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. 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. | Julia Gillard (Former Australian Prime Minister), Randeep Hooda (Actor), Germaine Greer (Author), Nicole Kidman (Actor), Rony Chieng (Comedian), Stephanie Alexander (food writer/restaurateur), Tahir Bhasin (Actor) |
| City Life | updated 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. 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. 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. | Cheap student shopping, |
| Weather |
The overall rankings of the U of T outperform University of Melbourne. However, selecting between two of the Nationally top-ranking universities in Canada and the Australia can depend on various factors.
Why consider studying at University of Melbourne
- Better MBA rankings and placement package as per Financial Times.
- Higher acceptance rate
- More international presence in the student body.
- Lower tuition fees
- Less competitive English language proficiency test score requirement
- Better graduate employability rankings
Why consider studying at U of T
- Better engineering and technology rankings.
- Less competitive GMAT score requirement
- Better computer science and information technology rankings.
- Higher salary packages for masters in science graduates.
- Lower cost of on-campus accommodation
Apart from all the factors mentioned above, scholarships or funding opportunities are an important aspect when an international student plans to study abroad. University of Toronto offers students with better funding opportunities than University of Melbourne.
The decision of choosing between the two universities will also depend on the choice of study destination. Though both the cities are top-paying cities in their respective countries, Melbourne ranks better over Toronto as per QS Best Students Cities. You must base your decision on the choice of program, their placement packages, their global rankings, and availability of market/industry in the desired field of study. The choice should also be dependent on your future plans of settling abroad. Since both Canada and Australia offer PR to international applicants or students, the decision should be made carefully.
