University of Victoria vs University of Calgary

Overview Comparison
University of VictoriaUniversity of Calgary
Collegedunia Score4.7 Out of 105.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 322 QS World University 2024
# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2023
# 182 QS World University 2024
# 201 Times Higher Education 2024
# 169 US News 2023
Subject Strength# 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 115 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -46
PG Programs -43
Doctorate Programs -23
UG Programs -70
PG Programs -56
Doctorate Programs -10
Acceptance Rate75.0 %63.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
MELAB - 92
TOEFL - 95
Duolingo - 115
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   21330
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  15345
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 35964 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   16642
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  13386
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 21943 Per Year
placement (average package)

Some of the programs and the average salary are:

Degree                Average Salary

MBA                       $104,000 

Bachelor of Science  $70,000 

Bachelor of Arts         $58,000 

Master (Other)            $55,000 

BBA                            $54,000 

Bachelor (Other)         $47,000 


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 


application requirements

82% in bachelor for graduate admission; at least 2 years of work experience for MBA and Masters in Nursing

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)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of VictoriaUniversity of Calgary
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1963
1966
Student:Faculty Ratio24:1
23:1
Male:Female44% Male, 56% Female46% Male, 54% Female
Location Facts

Campus is located few 100 feet away from Pacific Ocean at Cadboro Bay; 3 libraries are situated on-campus and rest across Victoria, British Columbia and Vancouver Island


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

35 libraries; 2,196,849 volumes; 1,434,350 microforms; 266,304 journal subscriptions; 21,739 cartographic items; 46,750 sound recordings; 37,023 music scores; 17,674 films and videos; 2,161 linear metres of manuscripts and archival materials


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

University has a Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities, books and computer store, and health and medical services; Biblio Cafe, Commons Kitchen, Cap’s Bistro, Court Cafe, etc are located inside the campus for dining


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#Dormitory: double room and board - $10879
#Dormitory: single room and board - $12418
#New Building Dormitory: single room and board - $12667
#Single Room and board - $12534
#Double Room and board - $9409
Famous Alumni

Kim Adams (sculptor); Bill Burns (conceptual artist); WP Kinsella (novelist); Ryan Holmes (founder and CEO of Hootsuite); Sheridan Scott (vice-president of Bell Canada); Jeff Mallett (former president and chief operating officer of Yahoo); Trevor Van Damme (Aegean archaeologist); Kirsten Barnes (winner of two Olympic gold medals in rowing)


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.  


City Life

Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia; Unemployment rate was 4.4% in November 2022; Main industries supporting the economy are construction, defense, food, fiber, medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, retail, and travel; Major tourist attractions are Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Butchart Garden, Fairmont Empress Hotel, etc.


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)


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