University of Victoria | University of Alberta | |||||||||||
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Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 | ||||||||||
ranking (overall) | # 322 QS World University 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 109 Times Higher Education 2024 # 111 QS World University 2024 # 110 QS World University 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 | # 90 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 69 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | ||||||||||
Programs | UG Programs -46 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -23 | UG Programs -72 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -8 | ||||||||||
Acceptance Rate | 75.0 % | 66.0 % | ||||||||||
Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 7 MELAB - 92 TOEFL - 95 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 61 TOEFL - 90 | ||||||||||
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21330 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15345 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35964 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22125 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 13972 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15600 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 QS: #99 It is ranked #110 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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application requirements | 82% in bachelor for graduate admission; at least 2 years of work experience for MBA and Masters in Nursing | LOR, SOP, Academic transcripts, and program-specific requirements. Grade required for UG and PG admission is B. GMAT/GRE scores are also required for various PG program admissions. | ||||||||||
Campuses and B-Schools | Peter B. Gustavson School of Business | School of Business, University of Alberta | ||||||||||
CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.5/10 Read 7 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 14 reviews |
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General Facts | University of Victoria | University of Alberta |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1963 | 1908 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 0:1 |
Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 44% Male, 56% 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 | Six campuses, with main (north campus) located on the edge of North Saskatechwan river. |
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 | Eight million volumes |
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 | 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 |
Hostel | #Dormitory: double room and board - $10879 #Dormitory: single room and board - $12418 #New Building Dormitory: single room and board - $12667 | #Single Room - $12400 |
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) | One Nobel laureate, four justice of supreme court, and 68 Rhodes scholars |
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. | The capital of Alberta, Edmonton has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada |
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