University of Ottawa is a public research university located at Ottawa, Canada and ranks among top 200 universities globally. University of Waterloo is also a public research university that ranks among the top 200 universities globally.
| University of Ottawa | University of Waterloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 177 Times Higher Education 2024 # 203 QS World University 2024 # 137 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 112 QS World University 2024 # 158 Times Higher Education 2024 # 154 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 137 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 58 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 69 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 359 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 151 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| Programs | UG Programs -67 PG Programs -55 Doctorate Programs -11 | UG Programs -47 PG Programs -33 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Acceptance Rate | 55.0 % | 53.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 560 IELTS - 7 PTE - 60 TOEFL - 86 | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 63 TOEFL - 90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 43306 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19102 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 66000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 11790 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20583 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | Graduate Employability Rankings- # 24(QS 2023); 98.9% international student employment rate; Top recruiters are Manulife, TD Canada, Sun Life Financial Inc. etc. Average Salaries by Degree: Doctorate: $156,000 Masters in Finance: $91,000 Bachelor (Other): $75,000 Bachelor of Science: $69,000 Masters in Science: $61,000 Masters in Management: $54,000 |
| application requirements | UG applicants must have 70% minimum score. | Indian UG aspirants must have around 85% score with 75% in English and Maths. Fulfill Country-specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Telfer School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 33 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 41 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Ottawa | University of Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1848 | 1957 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 27:1 |
| Male:Female | 40% Male, 60% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the residential area of Sandy Hills | 1,000 acres campus located in the Quantum Valley (Canada’s emerging technological hub); surrounded at the borders by Waterloo Park, Wilfrid Laurier University & Laurel Creek Conservation Area; easily accessible via public transport; dozens of food outlets & restaurants within 20 minutes of distance. |
| Library | 844 databases, 20,000 digitized French books, Institutional repository contains 24,0000 items with 13,000 theses. | 4 libraries: 3 on-campus, 1 in Cambridge; Library system is a part of TriUniversity Group; Houses more than 1.4 million books including e-books, serial titles, databases. |
| Campus Life | 45 Intramural leagues | Student Life Centre (SLC) responsible for organizing cultural, social and recreational activities; Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) and Student Housing Office; 24/7 information desk known as Turnkey Desk; 200+ student clubs; 100+ volunteer services; Earth Sciences Museum; Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Center (largest center for Quantum Research) |
| Hostel | #Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084 #Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215 #Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093 #Studio (double occupancy) - $8611 | #Double Room - $3677 #Interconnecting Room - $3912 #Single Room - $4099 |
| Famous Alumni | A community with 180,000 Alumni | Over 203,000 graduates; Robert Mundell (Nobel Laureate), Donna Strickland (Nobel Laureate), Mike Lazaridis (Founder of BlackBerry Ltd.), Prem Watsa (Founder of Fairfax Financial); Rupi Kaur (Canadian Poet); Karl Ting (Actor); Apoorva Mehta (Founder of Instacart); David Cheriton (Canadian Computer Scientist). |
| City Life | 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%. | Waterloo- Tech-hub of Canada; over 1,000 tech-related businesses set up in the city; over 400 restaurants and shops to explore; More than 40 cultural events; Famous attractions include Waterloo Park, West Montrose Covered Bridge, Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Waterloo Central Railway, Conestoga Mall, Innocente Brewing Company; Unemployment rate: 5% |
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