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You want research university on Vancouver's Point Grey peninsula and life in Vancouver.
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UBC vs U of T
University of British Columbia and University of Toronto are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- UBC: ₹90 lakh – ₹1.19 crore
- U of T: ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore
- UBC cheaper by ≈ ₹10 lakh
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UBC or U of T: which is better for Indian students?
UBC costs less: about ₹90 lakh – ₹1.19 crore in total versus ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore for U of T — a difference of roughly ₹10 lakh. UBC is known for research university on Vancouver's Point Grey peninsula; U of T for Canada's largest research university. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, so compare those program pages side by side.
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UBC vs U of T
- Total cost
- UBC: ₹90 lakh – ₹1.19 crore · U of T: ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore
- Location
- UBC: Vancouver, BC · U of T: Toronto, ON
- Type
- UBC: Public · U of T: Public
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UBC vs U of T: the numbers
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You want Canada's largest research university and life in Toronto.
Cost
UBC saves about ₹10 lakh over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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Living costs in each city
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UBC, by about ₹10 lakh in total on our figures (₹90 lakh – ₹1.19 crore vs ₹97 lakh – ₹1.33 crore).
Neither is better for everyone. UBC is known for research university on Vancouver's Point Grey peninsula; U of T for Canada's largest research university. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at UBC
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering at U of T
- Mechanical Engineering at UBC
- Mechanical Engineering at U of T
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