University of Ottawa vs McGill University

University of Ottawa is a public research university that ranks amongst top 200 universities globally while Mcgill University is the top ranking university in Canada and amongst top 50 universities global universities. 

Overview Comparison
University of OttawaMcGill University
Collegedunia Score4.7 Out of 106.6 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
# 203 QS World University 2024
# 137 Times Higher Education 2023
# 30 QS World University 2024
# 49 Times Higher Education 2024
# 31 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
# 71 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 26 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 29 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -67
PG Programs -55
Doctorate Programs -11
UG Programs -50
PG Programs -74
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate55.0 %54.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 560
IELTS - 7
PTE - 60
TOEFL - 86
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 65
TOEFL - 90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   43306
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19102
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 44253 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   55389
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  19154
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 40949 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 


McGill University is one of the top public universities in Montreal, Canada. It is ranked #31 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #42 in graduate employability ranking.

McGill University Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree

Degree              Average Salary

MBA                   $97,000 

Doctorate            $94,000 

LLM                   $89,000 

Masters of Arts    $72,000 

Masters in Science $71,000 

Bachelor of Science $64,000 


application requirements

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

4-year bachelors is required for pursuing for PG course. 3 year UG degree with A grade is also accepted

Campuses and B-SchoolsTelfer School of Management
Desautels Faculty of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 Read 33 reviews7.6/10 Read 17 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of OttawaMcGill University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1848
1821
Student:Faculty Ratio13:1
16:1
Male:Female40% Male, 60% Female0% Male, 0% Female
Location Facts

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


Two Campuses: Downtown Campus, located between Montreal and Mount Royal Park; Macdonald Campus, located on the western tip of the island of Montreal


Library

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


Printed books - 4,851,382; E-books: 2,707,183; Printed journals- 33,706 and E- journals - 1,15,228


Campus Life

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
 


The campus offers Macappella, Happy Geet, MAC and MAC Agro Ecology group, Robotics, Food Science Association, CERES, Gorilla Composition, Happy Belly, and Judging Club.Join/attend/enjoy 700 musical performances each year, athletic competitions, art, theatre, and other extracurricular activities.  


Hostel#Suite (2 single occupancy bedrooms) - $10084
#Apartment (4-bedroom apartments) - $12215
#Traditional (double occupancy bedrooms) - $7093
#Studio (double occupancy) - $8611
#Double Room--Yearly - $16904
#Single Room--Yearly - $17845
Famous Alumni

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).


Justin Trudeau (Prime minister of Canada), Daliso Chaponda (Comedian), William Osler (world renowned physician), Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (American Football player), Mackenzie Davis (Actress), Ken Dryden (Former member of parliament), and Leonard Cohen (Singer).


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%. 


Main industries of Quebec are mining, manufacturing. Water is one of the significant natural resources of Quebec. Therefore a lot of industries around hydroelectric power raised around the city. Montreal has cheap rents, various parks and cycling lanes, affordable public transit, and more.

For the flourishing industry, the unemployment rate is slightly higher than Canada. Women are financially independent as compared to 3/4th of men.


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