University of Victoria vs University of Ottawa

Overview Comparison
University of VictoriaUniversity of Ottawa
Collegedunia Score4.7 Out of 104.7 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 322 QS World University 2024
# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2023
# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 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
# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -46
PG Programs -43
Doctorate Programs -23
UG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
Acceptance Rate75.0 %55.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
IELTS - 7
MELAB - 92
TOEFL - 95
GMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
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   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 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 


Ranked #237 in QS World University Rankings

University of Ottawa Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree

Degree                    Average Salary

MBA                           $105,000 

Other Degree              $64,000 

Bachelor (Other)        $62,000 

Masters in Science     $56,000 

Bachelor of Science    $55,000 

Bachelor of Arts         $42,000 


application requirements

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

UG applicants must have 70% minimum score.
PG applicants must have a grade of B (60-70%). 

Campuses and B-SchoolsPeter B. Gustavson School of Business
Telfer School of Management
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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of VictoriaUniversity of Ottawa
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1963
1848
Student:Faculty Ratio24:1
13:1
Male:Female44% Male, 56% Female40% Male, 60% 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 the residential area of Sandy Hills
Rideau Canal of the city is located near
Parliament hill is at walking distance


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


844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses.
Print books- 2,425,715
E-journals- 74,414
Microforms- 1,933,215
Government publications- 1,023,632


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


45 Intramural leagues
175 different clubs and groups to join
Museum of classical antiques
Comedy nights at Cafe Nostalgica
Various arts, music and sports festivals. 
on-campus free movie screenings
University’s Got Talent, fund raiser competition
 


Hostel#Dormitory: double room and board - $10879
#Dormitory: single room and board - $12418
#New Building Dormitory: single room and board - $12667
#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
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)


A community with 180,000 Alumni
Alex Trebek (TV host), Andrew Scheer (Canadian MP), Peggy Tseng (Model), Paul Martin (former Canadian Prime Minister), Felix Leclerc (singer/song writer), Carol Sheilds (Pulitzer Winner).


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.


Ottawa is one of the affordable cities in Canada considered the heart of Canadian political life. It is a bilingual city architectural beauties like Spark street and Wellington street. Byward Market and Elgin Street are renowned for offering best dining out experiences. The nightlife is fun and relaxed. Festivals like Winterlude, Irish Week, and Bluesfest are most celebrated. Unemployment rate for May 2020- 9.5%. 


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