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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
University of Waterloo as well as the University of Toronto are two well-known universities in Canada and great study abroad options for students. When it comes to rankings, Toronto University beats the Waterloo University with the rank #21 in QS World University Rankings for the year 2024. Whereas, the latter has been ranked #112 in the same category.
Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:
Parameters | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto |
|---|---|---|
World Ranking (QS 2024) | #112 | #21 |
World Ranking (US News 2023) | #191 | #18 |
Acceptance Rate | 53% | 43% |
Average GPA/Grades Required | 3.7 GPA | 70% |
Annual Tuition Fee (MS) | INR 13 L - 34 L | INR 19 L - 41 L |
Overall, the University of Toronto is considered to have an upper hand among both the universities due to its high ra
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The University of Toronto offers a range of scholarships to international students based on academic merit or their financial needs. The counseling services at Shiksha can help the students in getting the available scholarships from the university in the following ways:
- The counselor will ask the student about the course they are deciding to select from the course catalog.
- After the shortlisting of courses is complete, the student can accordingly apply for admission and be automatically considered for merit scholarships or apply separately on the university website.
- Based on the student's academic profile, they can avail of sc
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
York University operates on three core campuses and a series of satellite locations both within Ontario and abroad. The three primary campuses of York University are Keele Campus, Glendon Campus, and Markham Campus. Keele campus is the main campus of the university and is located in the heart of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
Listed below are the details of the campuses of York University:
Campus | Highlights |
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Keele Campus |
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Glendon Campus |
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Markham Campus |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
York University and the University of Toronto are among the top choices to study in Canada for international students. In term of placements, the University of Toronto placement rate was 97% in 2022-23, which is higher than York University placement rate. Applicants can check the table below for more detail:
Head | University of Toronto Placement | York University Placement |
|---|---|---|
Placement rate | 97% | 90% |
Top recruiting sector | Financial Services | Financial Services |
Average salary | INR 75.14L | INR 82 L |
Average signing bonus | INR 12 L | INR 9 L |
Top recruiting industry | Accounting/Finance | Technology |
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
York University employment rate is 90% in 2022 and graduates were hired within 6 months of graduation. According to York Uni placements, average salary of graduates increased from last year. York University average salary in 2021 was USD 97,725 or INR 81.53 L which increased to USD 98,165 2022. Check the table mentioned below.
Head | Placement Stats in 2021 | Placement Stats in 2022 |
|---|---|---|
Placement rate | 89% | 90% |
Top recruiting sector | Financial Services (25%) | Financial Services (28%) |
Average salary | USD 97,725 or INR 81.53 L | USD 98,165 or INR 82 L |
Average signing bonus | USD 13,717 or INR 11.44 L | USD 10,974 or INR 9.15 L |
Top recruiting industry | Manufacturing | Technology |
Placement stats |
(USD 1 = INR 83.43)
Check the York University rankings
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
If we compared the placements of IIT and the UWC or University of Waterloo placements, then UWC offers better placement packages to thier graduates. IIT salary ranges from INR 17 L to INR 1 Cr for graduates while the University of Waterloo salary ranges from INR 45 L to INR 1.1 Cr anually. Therefore, its a better choice to study abroad at Waterloo.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The University of Waterloo average salary is around CAD 67,000 or INR 41.38 L for graduate students. The University of Waterloo the highest salary is CAD 152,000 or INR 93.88 L (CAD 1 = INR 61.77) annually for Education & Research professionals. The lowest-paid University of Waterloo alumni & graduates are Programme & Project Management professionals at CAD 38,000 or INR 27.47 L. Check the infographic below for more details about the University of Waterloo average salary by job:

(Source: emolument)
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
Yes, the University of Waterloo is good for Indian students to study in Canada because of its impressive placements and quality education. The University of Waterloo placement rate is 96% and applicants are hired by top employers. Waterloo University also ranked among the top universities in the world. The table below includes the highlights of the University of Waterloo placements:
Head | Details |
|---|---|
Placement rate | 100% (Master of Actuarial Science) |
Internships | Available |
the highest recruiting sector | Management Level |
Average salary | CAD 67,000 or INR 41.38 L |
Top Recruiting Firms | Lyft, Coursera, Microsoft, Manulife, RBC Bank, WSP Global Inc., etc. |
Part-time work options | Available |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
MRU Faridabad placements 2023 concluded with job offers made by 290 recruiters, who visited the campus. The highest package stood at INR 60 LPA. KPMG offered the highest package.
Some of the career prospects include management consulting, investment banking, marketing management, entrepreneurship, operations management, human resources management, and strategic planning.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
University of Lethbridge is one of the best universities in Canada and among the top study abroad options for the international audience. Listed below are some benefits of studying in Lethbridge University:
- Strong academic reputation;
- Affordable tuition fees;
- Inclusive and diverse community of students;
- Variety of generous scholarships and grants offered;
- Safe surroundings;
- Exceptional sports/recreation facilities; and
- Strong economy and job market in Canada.
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