Queen's University vs University of Ottawa

Queen’s University and University of Ottawa are public funded universities based in Canada. Queen’s, which is ranked highest in terms of student satisfaction and happiness is located in Kingston’s university town. uOttawa which is the largest bilingual university in the world is located in national capital Ottawa. 

Overview Comparison
Queen's UniversityUniversity of Ottawa
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 104.7 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 209 QS World University 2024
# 251 Times Higher Education 2024
# 246 QS World University 2023
# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 2023
Subject Strength# 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 196 for Medicine by QS World University 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 -45
PG Programs -69
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
Acceptance Rate0.0 %55.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 600
GRE updated - 315
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 88
GMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   18225
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  9695
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 10920 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 101 – 110; Average annual salary is 49,000 USD. Highest paying degree and their per annum salaries are:

MBA: 96,000 CAD; BA: 79,000 CAD; BS: 75,000 CAD


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

Minimum 75% in bachelors for MBA and 60% for Masters in Engineering; Portfolio; Essays; Resume.

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

Campuses and B-SchoolsStephen J.R. Smith School of Business
Telfer School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.7/10 Read 21 reviews7.6/10 Read 33 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsQueen's UniversityUniversity of Ottawa
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1841
1848
Male:Female0% Male, 0% Female40% Male, 60% Female
Location Facts

Located in the heart of Kingston; Campus is divided into three major parts: Main, West and Isabel Campus located within 1.5 km of radius


Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills
Rideau Canal of the city is located near
Parliament hill is at walking distance


Library

Six campus libraries in five buildings; Over 3,000,000 images; 300,000 architectural drawings; 3,000,000 physical volumes; 80,000 e-journals


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

Over 400 student clubs such as Amnesty International, Oxfam, Urban Snowboarding, Musical Theatres, etc; Three dinning halls and 22 retail food outlets on campus


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#Room - $7488
#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
Famous Alumni

Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize in Physics); Fraser Stoddart (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Shirley Tilghman (President of Princeton University); Robert Borden (Prime Minister of Canada); Derek Burney (former Chairman and CEO of Bell Canada); Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX and Tesla)


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

Kingston is located in eastern Ontario; Listed among top 5 university towns of the world by BBC; Ranked as 6th best place to retire by moneysense.ca; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4.7%; Popularly known as “Limestone city” as many historical buildings situated here are constructed using limestone


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%. 


Weather
Comparison Notes

Queen’s University and University of Ottawa rank parallel in subject strength and rankings, though Queen’s provides wider degree options and at all levels of study. Ottawa has a high acceptance rate of 54% and moderate exam score requirements. 

  • Though overall QS world ranking of Queen’s is 246 and that of University of Ottawa is 279, Queen’s has a better international recognition.
  • uOttawa provides students with the opportunity of cooperative education (Co-op), which balances classroom education with practical work experience. Students need to get a work study permit from IRCC. 
  • Average salary of an MBA graduate from Queen’s is 49,000 USD whereas at uOttawa is 75,000 USD. Check Cost of Living in Canada
  • Major difference lies when it comes to the cost of study at each university which is an important factor for international students. Average tuition fee at Queen’s is 17358 USD for UG programs, on the other hand, uOttawa demands 40680 USD at the level of program.
  • Scholarships for international students offered by Queen’s university are much prominent like International admission scholarship (6,750 USD) and Principal’s International Scholarship India (15,000 USD). uOttawa grants President and Chancellor’s Scholarship with average value of 7,000 USD.
  • Alumni network benefits of both the universities cover financial services along with discounts on products and services, uOttawa also provides career launch advice, professional development course to the graduates.

Over 1300 international students make up to Queen’s each year while the same counts for uOttawa is 5000+. Both the universities offer extensive research environment, fostering learning experience and innovation opportunities. Students need to pin down their priorities to choose between the two most accomplished universities in Canada, a popular study abroad destination.