The Sauder School of Business, of the University of British Columbia, and the Rotman School of Management, of the University of Toronto, are two sought-after business schools in Canada. Belonging to two of the most reputed and globally recognized universities, choosing between the two can be difficult. Here is what you must keep in mind while making a decision
| Sauder School of Business | Rotman School of Management | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 96 Financial Times 2016 | # 75 Financial Times 2021 # 94 Financial Times 2020 # 85 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | UG Programs -6 PG Programs -6 | UG Programs -1 PG Programs -7 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 58153 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 9500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29700 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 49146 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 6000 Per Year |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| ranking | # 40 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 30 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 18 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 40 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| application | # 99 Admissions | #1656 Applicants # 275 Admissions # 16 % Acceptance Rate |
| exam scores | GMAT - 550/800GRE updated - 310/340IELTS - 7.0/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 100/120 | GMAT - 660/800IELTS - 7.0/9TOEFL - 100/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.1 to 3.8 average and preferably 650 GMAT Score. Two years of full-time work experience gained after graduation from your Bachelor’s degree. | GPA of 3.5 average and preferably 670 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 4 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -94559 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -67532 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary83000 | #Average Salary99360 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Mar 14, 2023 (Application Deadline Round 3 For 2023 Intake) Mar 28, 2023 (Supporting Documents Deadline) Jun 30, 2023 (Official Documents Deadline) | - |
Other Popular Comparisons
- Rotman has a bigger MBA class size of 275 compared to Sauder’s 196, pointing at less focussed student-teacher interaction at the former.
- The male:female student ratio at Sauder was 61:39 while that at Rotman was 56:44.
- The age range of the students at Sauder is 23-48 while that at Rotman is 22-36.
- In both schools, the majority of students came from an industry background in financial services.
- The top employers for Sauder graduates were Accenture, Deloitte, Nestle, P&G, General Electric, RBC, Labatt, and SAP, while some of those for Rotman were RBC, Deloitte, Bain & Company, Accenture, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and SAP.
- Rotman offers around 15 career tracks while Sauder offers just 4.
- The Rotman MBA is a 2-year program whereas the Sauder MBA is a 16-month program.
- Sauder promotes experiential learning through the Global Immersion Experience, the capstone project, and either an internship or an entrepreneurial project.
- Rotman encourages experiential learning through the capstone project, the Business Design, and a 4-month internship. Rotman also has more options for global immersion than Sauder.
- The average total expense for studying at both schools is roughly the same, with Sauder at 142,990 CAD and Rotman at 151,530 CAD, but Rotman offers more amount in scholarships (nearly 5 million CAD) to help support students.
- Vancouver, where Sauder is situated, is one of Canada’s bigger cities. The climate is not that extreme, but it experiences a lot of rainfall. It is also popular for its large Asian diaspora.
- Toronto, where Rotman is located, is even bigger than Vancouver; it is in fact the biggest city in Canada. The climate there is quite extreme. People in Toronto are from various parts of the world, and life is fast-paced. If you are someone who enjoys the typical big-city life, this is the place for you.
Ultimately, both schools are equally good and the choice will depend on the kind of learning you wish to do. However, Toronto holds slightly better reputation which often results for choice of a student inclined towards Rotman School of Management
