Universities in Canada

Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Canada
 

No.	University/College	Year	City	Public/Private	Avg Fees (Int’l)	Acceptance Rate	Bachelor Programs	Master Programs	PhD Programs	QS Ranking 2024
1	University of Toronto	1827	Toronto, ON	Public	CAD 58,000	~43%	Comp Sci, Eng, Psych, Econ, Bio	AI, MBA, Eng, Edu, Law	CS, Bio, Econ, Med, Eng	21
2	University of British Columbia	1908	Vancouver, BC	Public	CAD 55,000	~52%	Eng, Bio, Econ, Forestry, Art	Data Sci, Eng, Edu, MBA, Law	Med, CS, Env, Econ, Phys	34
3	McGill University	1821	Montreal, QC	Public	CAD 49,000	~46%	Law, CS, Econ, Eng, Arts	MBA, CS, Bio, Pub Pol, Law	Bio, Med, CS, Pol Sci, Hist	30
4	University of Alberta	1908	Edmonton, AB	Public	CAD 40,000	~58%	Chem, CS, Eng, Math, Phys	Eng, Edu, MBA, Med, Law	CS, Math, Eng, Bio, Hist	111
5	University of Montreal (UdeM)	1878	Montreal, QC	Public	CAD 27,000	~57%	Math, Bio, Law, Eng, Art	Law, Bio, Arts, MBA, Eng	Bio, CS, Lit, Econ, Med	141
6	McMaster University	1887	Hamilton, ON	Public	CAD 45,000	~44%	Eng, Health Sci, CS, Econ, Chem	Eng, MBA, Bio, Pol Sci, Edu	Bio, Med, Eng, Math, Psych	189
7	University of Waterloo	1957	Waterloo, ON	Public	CAD 50,000	~53%	CS, Eng, Math, Bus, Econ	Data Sci, CS, MBA, Eng, Edu	CS, Math, Econ, Eng, Phys	112
8	Western University	1878	London, ON	Public	CAD 43,000	~58%	Law, CS, Econ, Med, Psych	Law, Med, MBA, Edu, Bio	Psych, Econ, Bio, Med, CS	114
9	University of Ottawa	1848	Ottawa, ON	Public	CAD 37,000	~42%	Law, Eng, Med, Bio, Bus	MBA, Eng, Edu, Law, Pol Sci	Bio, Med, Law, Pol Sci, Hist	203
10	Queen’s University	1841	Kingston, ON	Public	CAD 48,000	~42%	CS, Law, Bio, Bus, Eng	MBA, Law, Edu, Bio, Econ	Econ, Law, Bio, Med, Pol Sci	209
11	Simon Fraser University	1965	Burnaby, BC	Public	CAD 32,000	~59%	CS, Eng, Bus, Econ, Psych	MBA, CS, Edu, Bio, Pub Admin	CS, Psych, Bio, Edu, Pol Sci	318
12	Dalhousie University	1818	Halifax, NS	Public	CAD 38,000	~64%	Med, Law, Bio, Eng, Arts	Law, Eng, MBA, Bio, CS	Med, Law, Bio, Econ, CS	298
13	University of Calgary	1966	Calgary, AB	Public	CAD 39,000	~53%	Eng, CS, Law, Bus, Bio	MBA, Law, CS, Eng, Psych	CS, Med, Eng, Bio, Phys	182
14	University of Victoria	1963	Victoria, BC	Public	CAD 28,000	~63%	Bio, Law, Eng, CS, Arts	MBA, Law, CS, Edu, Eng	CS, Bio, Psych, Law, Phys	332
15	York University	1959	Toronto, ON	Public	CAD 33,000	~60%	Law, Eng, Bus, Psych, CS	Law, Edu, MBA, Bio, CS	Law, Psych, Bio, Pol Sci, Econ	392
16	Concordia University	1974	Montreal, QC	Public	CAD 25,000	~78%	CS, Arts, Bus, Eng, Psych	MBA, CS, Eng, Edu, Pol Sci	CS, Psych, Lit, Eng, Pol Sci	551-600
17	Carleton University	1942	Ottawa, ON	Public	CAD 31,000	~65%	CS, Journalism, Eng, Arts, Econ	Pub Pol, CS, Eng, MBA, Psych	CS, Pol Sci, Hist, Eng, Econ	671-700
18	Ryerson University (Toronto Metropolitan University)	1948	Toronto, ON	Public	CAD 30,000	~80%	Eng, CS, Media, Arts, Bus	MBA, Eng, Media, Pub Admin, CS	CS, Eng, Pol Sci, Media, Edu	801-1000
19	University of Saskatchewan	1907	Saskatoon, SK	Public	CAD 26,000	~72%	Bio, Eng, CS, Agri, Med	MBA, Bio, Agri, CS, Eng	Agri, Bio, Med, Eng, Law	473
20	University of Manitoba	1877	Winnipeg, MB	Public	CAD 24,000	~63%	Bio, Med, Eng, CS, Econ	Bio, Edu, Eng, CS, MBA	CS, Bio, Med, Psych, Law	671-700
21	Memorial University of Newfoundland	1925	St. John's, NL	Public	CAD 11,500	~66%	Marine Bio, Eng, CS, Econ, Arts	CS, Eng, MBA, Bio, Edu	CS, Bio, Mar Sci, Eng, Hist	751-800
22	University of Guelph	1964	Guelph, ON	Public	CAD 27,000	~66%	Agri, Bio, CS, Econ, Psych	Agri, Bio, Edu, MBA, CS	Agri, Bio, CS, Psych, Econ	486
23	Lakehead University	1965	Thunder Bay, ON	Public	CAD 25,000	~83%	CS, Eng, Bio, Law, Psych	Edu, CS, Eng, Law, MBA	Bio, Eng, Edu, Psych, CS	1201+
24	Trent University	1964	Peterborough, ON	Public	CAD 22,000	~80%	Arts, Bio, Psych, CS, Env Sci	Env Sci, CS, Edu, Bio, MBA	Env Sci, Bio, Psych, Edu	1201+
25	Laurentian University	1960	Sudbury, ON	Public	CAD 22,000	~75%	Mining Eng, Bio, CS, Psych, Arts	Mining, Bio, CS, Edu, MBA	Mining, Bio, Psych, CS	1201+
26	University of Regina	1911	Regina, SK	Public	CAD 24,000	~80%	Eng, Bio, CS, Arts, Math	Eng, CS, Edu, MBA, Bio	CS, Bio, Psych, Edu	1201+
27	Mount Allison University	1839	Sackville, NB	Public	CAD 21,000	~70%	Arts, Bio, Econ, CS, Math	Limited Grad	N/A	N/A
28	Acadia University	1838	Wolfville, NS	Public	CAD 20,000	~65%	Arts, Bio, CS, Econ, Env Sci	Edu, Bio, Env, CS, MBA	CS, Edu, Bio	801-1000
29	Bishop’s University	1843	Sherbrooke, QC	Public	CAD 18,000	~75%	Arts, Bio, Bus, Psych, CS	Edu, Psych, Bio, MBA	CS, Psych	N/A
30	Nipissing University	1992	North Bay, ON	Public	CAD 19,000	~80%	Arts, Edu, Bio, Psych, CS	Edu, CS, Psych	Psych, Edu	N/A

Top 20 Universities and Colleges in Ottawa
 

No.	Institution	Year	Public/Private	Avg Fees (Int’l)	Bachelor Programs	Master Programs	PhD Programs	Ranking (National/Global)	City
1	University of Ottawa (uOttawa)	1848	Public	CAD 37,000	Law, Eng, Bio, CS, Arts	Law, Eng, MBA, Edu, Health	Law, Med, Bio, CS, Pol Sci	Top 10 in Canada / QS #203	Ottawa
2	Carleton University	1942	Public	CAD 31,000	CS, Journalism, Eng, Econ, Pol Sci	CS, Pub Pol, Eng, Psych, MBA	CS, Hist, Pol Sci, Econ, Eng	Top 20 in Canada / QS #671–700	Ottawa
3	Algonquin College	1967	Public	CAD 15,000	Nursing, Business, IT, Hospitality, Animation	Limited post-grad certs (not MSc)	N/A	Top Canadian College (Colleges only)	Ottawa
4	Saint Paul University	1848	Public (Federated with uOttawa)	CAD 21,000	Theology, Soc Sci, Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Ethics	Theology, Counselling, Phil	Theology, Ethics	N/A	Ottawa
5	Dominican University College	1900	Public (Affiliated with Carleton)	CAD 18,000	Philosophy, Theology	Philosophy, Theology	Philosophy	N/A	Ottawa
6	La Cité Collégiale (Collège La Cité)	1990	Public	CAD 14,000	Health, Tech, Media, Bus, Trades	Post-grad diplomas (1–2 yrs)	N/A	Leading French-language college	Ottawa
7	Herzing College Ottawa	1968 (Ottawa campus)	Private	CAD 13,000	Health Admin, Legal Admin, IT, Design, HR	Diplomas only	N/A	Private vocational ranking	Ottawa
8	Willis College	1866	Private	CAD 14,500	Cybersecurity, IT, Business Admin, Medical Office	Diplomas and certs	N/A	Among oldest private colleges	Ottawa
9	Everest College (defunct)	N/A	N/A	N/A	Closed	N/A	N/A	N/A	Ottawa
10	Collège Universitaire Dominicain	1900	Public	CAD 17,000	Theology, Philosophy	Theology	Theology	Same as Dominican	Ottawa
11	Telfer School of Management (at uOttawa)	1969	Public	CAD 42,000 (MBA)	BCom, Mgmt, HR, Intl Bus, Acc	MBA, Health Admin, Finance	Mgmt, Health Policy	Part of uOttawa	Ottawa
12	Algonquin College Downtown Campus (Pembroke also)	1967	Public	CAD 15,000	Social Work, Nursing, Bus, Tech, Design	Diplomas & certs	N/A	College-level	Ottawa
13	Ottawa School of Art	1879	Private Non-Profit	CAD 10,000	Fine Arts	N/A	N/A	Small specialized school	Ottawa
14	Canadore College (via satellite campus)	1967	Public	CAD 13,000	Aviation, Media, Health, Tech, Bus	Post-grad certs	N/A	College-level	Ottawa
15	International Academy of Design and Technology (Closed in Ottawa)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Ottawa
16	EBC College Ottawa	N/A	Private	CAD 12,000	Business, Health Care, Admin	Diplomas only	N/A	Vocational	Ottawa
17	Tyndale St-Georges (Religious Studies)	N/A	Private	CAD 10,000	Theology	Theology	Theology	Specialized religious college	Ottawa
18	Institute of Holistic Nutrition (Ottawa Campus)	1997	Private	CAD 8,000–12,000	Holistic Nutrition	Diploma	N/A	Specialized	Ottawa
19	National College of Canada (NCC)	N/A	Private	CAD 12,000	Business, Tech, Hospitality	Diplomas	N/A	Vocational	Ottawa
20	IBT College Ottawa Campus	N/A	Private	CAD 12,000	Tourism, IT, Hospitality, Biz	Diplomas	N/A	Vocational	Ottawa

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Canada
 

1. University of Ottawa (uOttawa)

• Year: 1848

• Status: Public

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 37,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~42%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Law, Engineering, Biology, Computer Science, Arts

  • Master's: Law, MBA, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences

  • PhD: Political Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Computer Science

• Ranking: QS #203

• Location: 75 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON

2. Carleton University

• Year: 1942

• Status: Public

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 31,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~65%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Computer Science, Journalism, Engineering, Political Science, Economics

  • Master's: Public Policy, Psychology, Engineering, CS, MBA

  • PhD: Political Science, CS, History, Engineering, Economics

• Ranking: QS #671–700

• Location: 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON

3. Algonquin College

• Year: 1967

• Status: Public

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 15,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~70%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Nursing, Hospitality, IT, Animation, Business

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Ranking: Top Canadian college

• Location: 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON

4. Saint Paul University

• Year: 1848

• Status: Public (federated with uOttawa)

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 21,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~65%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Theology, Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Ethics, Communication

  • Master's: Theology, Counselling, Canon Law, Ethics, Conflict Studies

  • PhD: Theology, Canon Law, Ethics

• Ranking: Specialized theological institution

• Location: 223 Main St, Ottawa, ON

5. Dominican University College

• Year: 1900

• Status: Public (affiliated with Carleton)

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 18,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~70%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Philosophy, Theology

  • Master's: Philosophy, Theology

  • PhD: Philosophy

• Ranking: Niche religious/philosophical institution

• Location: 96 Empress Ave, Ottawa, ON

6. La Cité (Collège La Cité)

• Year: 1990

• Status: Public (French-language college)

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 14,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~75%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Nursing, Media Production, Graphic Design, Business, Computer Networking

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Ranking: Top French-language college in Ontario

• Location: 801 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON

7. Herzing College Ottawa

• Year (Ottawa campus): 1968

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 13,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~85%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not available (career diplomas)

  • Master's: Not available

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 1200 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON

8. Willis College

• Year: 1866

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 14,500

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not available (career-focused diplomas)

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 85 O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON

9. Telfer School of Management (part of uOttawa)

• Year: 1969

• Status: Public

• Avg Fees (MBA): CAD 42,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~45% (MBA)

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Management, Finance, International Business, Accounting, HR

  • Master's: MBA, Health Systems, Business Analytics

  • PhD: Management, Health Policy

• Location: 55 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON

10. Ottawa School of Art

• Year: 1879

• Status: Private non-profit

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 10,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Fine Arts (Certificate/Diploma)

  • Master's: Not available

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 35 George St, Ottawa, ON

11. EBC College Ottawa

• Year: N/A

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees (International): CAD 12,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~85%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not applicable (career diplomas in business and health)

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 1150 Morrison Dr, Ottawa, ON

12. National College of Canada (NCC)

• Year: N/A

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees: CAD 12,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not available (offers diplomas)

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 235 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON

13. IBT College Ottawa Campus

• Year: N/A

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees: CAD 12,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not available

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: Satellite/Online in Ottawa region

14. Institute of Holistic Nutrition (Ottawa Campus)

• Year: 1997

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees: CAD 8,000–12,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~75%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Not applicable

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: 1272 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON

15. Tyndale St-Georges (Ottawa affiliate)

• Year: N/A

• Status: Private

• Avg Fees: CAD 10,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Theology

  • Master's: Theology

  • PhD: Theology

• Location: Religious satellite offering, Ottawa-based programs

16. Canadore College (via Ottawa satellite)

• Year: 1967

• Status: Public

• Avg Fees: CAD 13,000

• Acceptance Rate: ~80%

• Programs:

  • Bachelor's: Aviation, Health, Media, Tech, Business (Diplomas)

  • Master's: Not applicable

  • PhD: Not applicable

• Location: Ottawa Training Centre, Ottawa, ON

17. Everest College (Ottawa Campus – closed)

• Year: Closed

• Status: Closed

• Location: Ottawa (formerly operated in various regions)

18. Collège Universitaire Dominicain (same as Dominican University)

• Included above

19. Algonquin Downtown Campus (Ottawa satellite)

• Same institution as Algonquin College

• Location: 700 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON

20. International Academy of Design and Technology (Closed in Ottawa)

• Status: Closed

• Location: Ottawa (formerly operated)

Average Tuition Fees of Universities in Canada
 

Average Tuition Fees in Canadian Universities (International Students)

Bachelor’s Degree (Undergraduate)

• Arts and Humanities: CAD 25,000 – 35,000 per year

• Science and Engineering: CAD 28,000 – 45,000 per year

• Business and Commerce: CAD 30,000 – 50,000 per year

• Law and Legal Studies: CAD 35,000 – 55,000 per year

• Health Sciences/Medicine: CAD 35,000 – 70,000 per year

• Computer Science and IT: CAD 30,000 – 50,000 per year

Master’s Degree

• Arts and Humanities: CAD 15,000 – 30,000 per year

• Science and Engineering: CAD 20,000 – 45,000 per year

• Business (MBA): CAD 30,000 – 60,000 per year (some programs go higher)

• Law: CAD 25,000 – 45,000 per year

• Computer Science/IT: CAD 25,000 – 45,000 per year

PhD Programs

• General Range: CAD 7,000 – 20,000 per year

• Many universities offer reduced tuition or funding/scholarships to international PhD students, especially in STEM and research-intensive programs.

Tuition Trends by University Tier

Top-Tier Research Universities (e.g., U of T, UBC, McGill)

• Bachelor's: CAD 45,000 – 60,000 per year

• Master's: CAD 30,000 – 55,000 per year

• PhD: CAD 7,000 – 18,000 per year (often funded)

Mid-Tier Comprehensive Universities (e.g., Carleton, Concordia, Guelph)

• Bachelor's: CAD 25,000 – 35,000 per year

• Master's: CAD 18,000 – 30,000 per year

• PhD: CAD 7,000 – 16,000 per year

Smaller or Primarily Undergraduate Universities (e.g., Mount Allison, Trent, Nipissing)

• Bachelor's: CAD 18,000 – 28,000 per year

• Limited or no graduate/PhD offerings

Other Costs (Estimated Annual)

• Accommodation and Living Expenses: CAD 12,000 – 18,000

• Health Insurance (UHIP or provincial): CAD 600 – 900

• Books and Supplies: CAD 1,000 – 2,000

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Canada
 

General Acceptance Rate Trends in Canada

• Domestic Students: 65% – 90% (varies by university and program)

• International Students (All Countries): 35% – 70%

• Indian Students: Estimated acceptance rates similar to general international pool; varies by academic record, program, and institution

Estimated Acceptance Rates by Canadian University (International + Indian)

Top-Tier Research Universities (More Competitive)

1. University of Toronto

   • Overall International: ~43%

   • Indian Applicants: ~35–40%

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

   • Overall International: ~52%

   • Indian Applicants: ~45–50%

3. McGill University

   • Overall International: ~46%

   • Indian Applicants: ~40–45%

4. University of Waterloo

   • Overall International: ~53%

   • Indian Applicants: ~45% (especially competitive for CS and Engineering)

5. McMaster University

   • Overall International: ~44%

   • Indian Applicants: ~40–45%

Mid-Tier Comprehensive Universities (Moderately Competitive)

6. University of Alberta

   • Overall International: ~58%

   • Indian Applicants: ~50–55%

7. University of Calgary

   • Overall International: ~53%

   • Indian Applicants: ~45–55%

8. Western University

   • Overall International: ~58%

   • Indian Applicants: ~50–55%

9. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

   • Overall International: ~59%

   • Indian Applicants: ~50–60%

10. Queen’s University

• Overall International: ~42%

• Indian Applicants: ~35–40%

11. York University

• Overall International: ~60%

• Indian Applicants: ~55–60%

12. University of Ottawa

• Overall International: ~42%

• Indian Applicants: ~40–45%

13. Carleton University

• Overall International: ~65%

• Indian Applicants: ~60–65%

14. Concordia University

• Overall International: ~78%

• Indian Applicants: ~75–80%

Colleges and Less Competitive Universities

15. University of Guelph

• International: ~66%

• Indian Applicants: ~65–70%

16. Trent University

• International: ~80%

• Indian Applicants: ~80–85%

17. Lakehead University

• International: ~83%

• Indian Applicants: ~80–85%

18. University of Manitoba

• International: ~63%

• Indian Applicants: ~60–65%

19. Memorial University of Newfoundland

• International: ~66%

• Indian Applicants: ~65–70%

20. Algoma, Nipissing, Laurentian, etc.

• International: ~75–85%

• Indian Applicants: ~80–90%

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Canada
 

1. Research and Shortlist Universities

• Choose programs and institutions based on academic interest, location, budget, and admission requirements.

• Check if the program is offered in English or French.

• Consider rankings, tuition fees, scholarships, co-op options, and career outcomes.

2. Check Eligibility Requirements

• Academic qualifications:

  • For bachelor’s: High school diploma (CBSE/ICSE or state board with strong grades).

  • For master’s: A recognized undergraduate degree, usually with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.0/4.0.

  • For PhD: A master’s degree in a related field with research experience.

• Language proficiency:

  • IELTS (6.5–7.0 overall, no band less than 6.0)

  • TOEFL iBT (88–100+)

  • Some programs may accept PTE or Duolingo (check specific university)

3. Standardized Test Scores (if required)

• Undergraduate programs generally do not require SAT or ACT.

• Master’s programs:

  • GRE: May be required for Engineering, Computer Science, or Science

  • GMAT: Required for MBA or business-related master’s programs

4. Prepare Application Documents

• Academic transcripts (high school, undergraduate, or postgraduate degrees)

• English language test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE)

• Letters of Recommendation (usually 2–3)

• Statement of Purpose (SOP) or Personal Statement

• Resume or CV (especially for graduate programs)

• Portfolio (for design, fine arts, or architecture)

• Passport copy

• Application fee (CAD 100–150 per university)

5. Submit Applications

• Most universities accept applications through:

  • Their official university portal

  • OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) for Ontario universities (e.g., U of T, Waterloo, Western)

• Deadlines vary by intake:

  • Fall intake (September): Major intake, deadline from December to March

  • Winter intake (January): Deadline usually by September–October

  • Spring/Summer intake (May): Limited programs, deadline around February

6. Application Review and Decision

• Universities review academic qualifications, test scores, SOPs, and other documents.

• Conditional offers may be issued if final results or documents are pending.

• Response time: 4–12 weeks after application deadline.

• You will receive:

  • Offer of admission (Unconditional or Conditional)

  • Rejection

  • Waitlist status (in competitive programs)

7. Accept Offer and Pay Deposit

• Accept the offer by logging into your application portal.

• Pay a non-refundable deposit (typically CAD 500–2,000) to confirm your seat.

8. Apply for a Study Permit (Student Visa)

• Apply online through IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada).

• Required documents:

  • Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the university

  • Proof of funds (CAD 20,635 minimum + 1 year tuition)

  • GIC (for SDS stream – Student Direct Stream, often used by Indian students)

  • Passport, photos, biometrics

  • Medical exam (required for Indian students)

• Processing time for SDS: 20–30 days

9. Arrange Accommodation and Travel

• Choose between on-campus residence or off-campus housing.

• Book flights once visa is approved.

• Attend pre-departure orientation (offered by some universities and study-abroad advisors).

10. Arrive and Begin Studies

• Arrive in Canada no earlier than 30 days before the program start date.

• Present your letter of introduction, visa documents, and passport to CBSA (Canadian Border Services Agency) on arrival.

• Attend orientation week and register for courses.

Top 20 Public Universities in Canada
 

1. University of Toronto (U of T)

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• QS World Ranking 2024: #21

• Known For: Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Business, Law

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver & Kelowna, British Columbia

• QS Ranking: #34

• Known For: Forestry, CS, Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics

3. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• QS Ranking: #30

• Known For: Medicine, Law, Arts, Engineering, Psychology

4. University of Alberta (UAlberta)

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• QS Ranking: #111

• Known For: Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Business, Energy Studies

5. University of Waterloo

• Location: Waterloo, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #112

• Known For: Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Co-op Education

6. Western University (Western)

• Location: London, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #114

• Known For: Business (Ivey), Law, Health Sciences, Psychology

7. University of Montreal (Université de Montréal / UdeM)

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• QS Ranking: #141

• Known For: Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, Engineering

8. McMaster University

• Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #189

• Known For: Health Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences

9. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• QS Ranking: #182

• Known For: Engineering, Business, Geosciences, Medicine

10. Queen’s University

• Location: Kingston, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #209

• Known For: Law, Business, Engineering, Political Science

11. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• QS Ranking: #318

• Known For: Business, Arts, Communication, Computer Science

12. University of Ottawa (uOttawa)

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #203

• Known For: Law, Social Sciences, Engineering, Public Policy

13. University of Victoria (UVic)

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia

• QS Ranking: #332

• Known For: Environmental Studies, Law, Computer Science, Fine Arts

14. York University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #392

• Known For: Law (Osgoode), Business (Schulich), Social Sciences

15. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• QS Ranking: #551–600

• Known For: Business, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Engineering

16. University of Saskatchewan

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• QS Ranking: #473

• Known For: Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Sciences

17. University of Guelph

• Location: Guelph, Ontario

• QS Ranking: #486

• Known For: Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Food Science, Environmental Studies

18. Dalhousie University

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

• QS Ranking: #298

• Known For: Law, Medicine, Oceanography, Health Sciences

19. University of Manitoba

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• QS Ranking: #671–700

• Known For: Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Architecture

20. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

• Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

• QS Ranking: #751–800

• Known For: Marine Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Social Work

Top 20 Private Universities in Canada
 

1. Quest University Canada

• Location: Squamish, British Columbia

• Type: Private, Liberal Arts

• Known For: Interdisciplinary bachelor's degrees

• Status: Suspended new admissions as of 2023

2. Trinity Western University (TWU)

• Location: Langley, British Columbia

• Type: Private Christian University

• Programs: Arts, Science, Business, Nursing, Law (graduate only)

3. Canadian Mennonite University

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Type: Christian liberal arts university

• Programs: Music, Theology, Social Sciences

4. Crandall University

• Location: Moncton, New Brunswick

• Type: Private Christian

• Programs: Education, Arts, Business, Science

5. The King’s University

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Type: Christian private university

• Programs: Biology, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Music

6. Redeemer University

• Location: Ancaster, Ontario

• Type: Private Reformed Christian

• Programs: Arts, Science, Business

7. St. Stephen’s University

• Location: St. Stephen, New Brunswick

• Type: Small Christian liberal arts university

• Programs: Ministry, Culture Studies, International Studies

8. Yorkville University

• Location: Online and campuses in BC, Ontario, New Brunswick

• Type: Private, Professional-focused

• Programs: Psychology, Business (BBA, MBA), Interior Design

9. University Canada West (UCW)

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Type: Private business-focused university

• Programs: BCom, MBA, BA in Business Communication

10. Fairleigh Dickinson University – Vancouver Campus

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Type: U.S.-based private university branch

• Programs: Business, Hospitality, Global Affairs

11. Vancouver Island University (VIU)

• Note: Public, but often confused with private due to size

12. University of Fredericton

• Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick (Online)

• Type: Private online university

• Programs: MBA, Executive MBA, Leadership

13. Booth University College

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Type: Christian private college (Salvation Army)

• Programs: Social Work, Religion, Psychology

14. Canadian University Dubai (CUD)

• Note: Operates in Dubai, UAE – not in Canada

15. Acsenda School of Management

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Type: Private business school

• Programs: BBA, International Business, Marketing

16. IBT College

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Type: Private career college

• Programs: Hospitality, IT, Business Admin (Diploma level)

17. Tyndale University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Type: Private Christian university

• Programs: Theology, Education, Arts

18. Collège Universitaire Dominicain / Dominican University College

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Type: Catholic private university

• Programs: Philosophy, Theology (Bachelor to PhD)

19. St. Mark’s College (affiliated with UBC)

• Location: Vancouver, BC

• Type: Catholic theological college

• Programs: Religious Education, Theology

20. Regent College

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Type: Graduate Christian theological college

• Programs: Theology, Christian Studies (Master's level only)

Top 20 Universities in Canada for Bachelor Course Program
 

1. University of Toronto (U of T)

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Humanities

• Notes: Canada's largest and highest-ranked research university

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia

• Strengths: Environmental Science, Forestry, Computer Science, Arts, Commerce

• Notes: Strong global reputation and vibrant campus life

3. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Medicine, Law, Science, Engineering, Arts

• Notes: High proportion of international undergrads

4. University of Waterloo

• Location: Waterloo, Ontario

• Strengths: Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Actuarial Science, Co-op Programs

• Notes: Renowned for co-operative education and tech innovation

5. McMaster University

• Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• Strengths: Health Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences

• Notes: Known for problem-based learning and research

6. University of Alberta

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Strengths: Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences

• Notes: Large and research-intensive university with strong STEM programs

7. Western University

• Location: London, Ontario

• Strengths: Business (Ivey), Law, Psychology, Health Sciences, Arts

• Notes: Excellent student experience and business school reputation

8. Queen’s University

• Location: Kingston, Ontario

• Strengths: Commerce, Law, Political Studies, Engineering, Psychology

• Notes: High undergraduate engagement and tight-knit community

9. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Strengths: Communication, Business, Computer Science, Arts, Education

• Notes: Strong co-op and innovation opportunities

10. University of Ottawa

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Law, Social Sciences, Engineering, Health, Political Science

• Notes: Bilingual university offering programs in English and French

11. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Strengths: Energy Studies, Engineering, Business, Environmental Science, Psychology

• Notes: Modern campus and strong links to industry

12. York University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Law (Osgoode), Business (Schulich), Social Sciences, Film, IT

• Notes: Diverse campus and wide program offerings

13. University of Victoria (UVic)

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia

• Strengths: Law, Marine Biology, Computer Science, Humanities, Environmental Studies

• Notes: Focus on sustainability and research at the undergraduate level

14. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Fine Arts, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Communications

• Notes: Affordable option with strong support for undergrads

15. Dalhousie University

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Strengths: Marine Biology, Law, Business, Health Professions, Psychology

• Notes: Strong academic programs and coastal location

16. Carleton University

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Journalism, Public Affairs, Computer Science, Engineering, International Relations

• Notes: Excellent programs for students interested in media or government

17. University of Guelph

• Location: Guelph, Ontario

• Strengths: Agriculture, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Studies, Psychology

• Notes: Known for strong life sciences and research involvement for undergrads

18. University of Manitoba

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Strengths: Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Science, Business

• Notes: Affordable tuition and strong community programs

19. University of Saskatchewan

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• Strengths: Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, Biology, Environmental Science

• Notes: Research-focused and growing undergrad experience

20. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

• Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Strengths: Marine Biology, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Arts

• Notes: One of the most affordable universities for international students

Top 20 Universities in Canada for Master Course Program
 

1. University of Toronto (U of T)

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Computer Science, MBA, Public Health, Engineering, Law, Data Science

• Notes: Leading global research university with extensive graduate funding and research opportunities

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia

• Strengths: Engineering, Forestry, MBA, Public Policy, Environmental Science

• Notes: Research-focused, with excellent funding and global recognition

3. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Medicine, Law, Business, Education, Computer Science, Neuroscience

• Notes: Internationally renowned with diverse graduate programs

4. University of Waterloo

• Location: Waterloo, Ontario

• Strengths: Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, AI, Business (MBET)

• Notes: Known for tech-driven research and industry integration

5. McMaster University

• Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• Strengths: Health Sciences, MBA, Engineering, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering

• Notes: Problem-based learning model and strong industry links

6. University of Alberta

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Strengths: Engineering, Energy Systems, MBA, Environmental Studies, AI

• Notes: Major research institution with strong ties to government and industry

7. Western University

• Location: London, Ontario

• Strengths: Business (Ivey MBA), Law, Education, Psychology, Data Analytics

• Notes: Offers accelerated and executive master’s programs

8. Queen’s University

• Location: Kingston, Ontario

• Strengths: Business (Smith MBA), Public Administration, Engineering, Law

• Notes: Strong graduate employability and alumni network

9. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Strengths: Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Health, Business

• Notes: Energy and environment-focused research

10. University of Ottawa

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Public Policy, Engineering, Health, Law, Data Science

• Notes: Bilingual offerings and research collaboration with government institutions

11. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Strengths: Public Policy, Business, Big Data, Computer Science, Education

• Notes: Excellent industry and tech partnerships

12. York University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: MBA (Schulich), Human Resources, Law, Social Work, Information Technology

• Notes: Career-oriented graduate programs and specializations

13. University of Victoria (UVic)

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia

• Strengths: Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Law, Data Science

• Notes: Focus on sustainability and public policy

14. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Arts, Psychology

• Notes: Offers thesis and course-based master’s programs

15. Dalhousie University

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Strengths: Health Professions, Law, Marine Biology, Engineering, Ocean Studies

• Notes: Research-driven with coastal and marine specialization

16. Carleton University

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Public Affairs, Political Science, Journalism, Engineering, CS

• Notes: Ideal for careers in government and media

17. University of Saskatchewan

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• Strengths: Agriculture, Engineering, Public Health, Science

• Notes: Strong interdisciplinary graduate research

18. University of Guelph

• Location: Guelph, Ontario

• Strengths: Food Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Veterinary Public Health

• Notes: Known for applied research and sustainability

19. University of Manitoba

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Strengths: Engineering, Medicine, Social Work, Architecture

• Notes: Affordable and research-focused institution

20. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

• Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Strengths: Marine Biology, Ocean Tech, Business, Engineering

• Notes: Offers low-cost education with a strong research portfolio

Top 20 Universities in Canada for PhD Course Program
 

1. University of Toronto (U of T)

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences

• Notes: Largest research budget in Canada; extensive doctoral research opportunities and full funding for most PhDs

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver & Kelowna, British Columbia

• Strengths: Forestry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Education, Economics, Public Policy

• Notes: Offers generous research grants and fellowships for international PhD students

3. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Engineering, Law, Psychology, Political Science

• Notes: Strong international research partnerships and multilingual opportunities (English/French)

4. University of Alberta

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Strengths: AI and Machine Learning, Energy Systems, Engineering, Agriculture, Medical Research

• Notes: UAlberta is one of Canada’s top five research universities with competitive PhD scholarships

5. University of Waterloo

• Location: Waterloo, Ontario

• Strengths: Computer Science, Engineering, Quantum Computing, Mathematics, Innovation

• Notes: Strong industry collaboration and innovation hubs for PhD candidates

6. McMaster University

• Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• Strengths: Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business, Philosophy, Biology

• Notes: Research-intensive university with interdisciplinary PhD research focus

7. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Strengths: Energy Research, Environmental Studies, Public Health, Engineering, Neuroscience

• Notes: Strong support for funded doctoral research projects

8. Western University

• Location: London, Ontario

• Strengths: Business, Neuroscience, Education, Earth Sciences, Psychology

• Notes: Wide range of research-based PhD programs and well-regarded faculty support

9. Queen’s University

• Location: Kingston, Ontario

• Strengths: Law, Policy, Physics, Political Studies, Engineering, Economics

• Notes: Strong graduate training programs and interdisciplinary research groups

10. University of Ottawa

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Law, Social Sciences, Engineering, Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences

• Notes: Bilingual doctoral programs; proximity to federal research labs

11. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Strengths: Computer Science, Education, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Communication Studies

• Notes: Strong community-based and applied research opportunities

12. Dalhousie University

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Strengths: Oceanography, Marine Biology, Law, Health Policy, Dentistry

• Notes: East Coast’s top research university with extensive government-funded projects

13. University of Victoria (UVic)

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia

• Strengths: Environmental Law, Ocean Science, Indigenous Studies, Computer Science

• Notes: Coastal research and sustainability-focused doctoral programs

14. York University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Humanities, Law, Psychology, Business, Computer Science

• Notes: Emphasis on interdisciplinary and global PhD research

15. Carleton University

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Strengths: Public Policy, Journalism, Political Science, Engineering

• Notes: Ideal for PhDs in public affairs, media, and technology policy

16. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Engineering, Psychology, Fine Arts, Business, Digital Media

• Notes: Offers innovative research spaces and support for creative practice-based PhDs

17. University of Guelph

• Location: Guelph, Ontario

• Strengths: Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Biology, Veterinary Science

• Notes: Applied research focus in food systems and life sciences

18. University of Saskatchewan

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• Strengths: Agriculture, Indigenous Health, Energy Research, Veterinary Medicine

• Notes: Home to national research centres like the Canadian Light Source

19. University of Manitoba

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Strengths: Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Social Work

• Notes: Affordable with good research assistantship opportunities

20. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

• Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Strengths: Marine Biology, Ocean Technology, Engineering, Linguistics

• Notes: Low tuition and specialized coastal/marine research focus

Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Canada
 

1. University of Toronto (U of T)

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 10–15 globally

• Strengths: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction

• Highlights: Major research center in AI (Vector Institute), top-tier faculty, extensive funding

2. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 25 globally

• Strengths: Data Science, Computational Intelligence, Programming Languages, Cybersecurity

• Highlights: Research-driven, collaborative tech community, strong ties to Microsoft and Amazon

3. University of Waterloo

• Location: Waterloo, Ontario

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 25 globally

• Strengths: Software Engineering, Computer Science, Quantum Computing, Cryptography

• Highlights: Largest co-op program in the world, direct pipelines to Google, Microsoft, Shopify, etc.

4. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 50

• Strengths: Computational Biology, Software Systems, Information Systems, Cognitive Computing

• Highlights: Research-intensive, bilingual advantage, strong international student body

5. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 200

• Strengths: Big Data, Programming, Cybersecurity, Interactive Arts & Technology

• Highlights: Top co-op opportunities in Western Canada, proximity to Vancouver tech scene

6. University of Alberta (UAlberta)

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 100

• Strengths: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Robotics

• Highlights: One of the world’s leading AI research groups (Amii – Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute)

7. McMaster University

• Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 150

• Strengths: Software Engineering, Health Informatics, IT Management

• Highlights: Research-focused programs, close ties with IBM and health tech sectors

8. University of Ottawa (uOttawa)

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 250

• Strengths: Computer Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, Network Security

• Highlights: Proximity to Canadian government and tech companies like Shopify and Adobe

9. Carleton University

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 300

• Strengths: Software Engineering, Information Technology, Game Development

• Highlights: Co-op with federal agencies and IT firms, strong applied CS programs

10. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Global Ranking (CS): Top 250

• Strengths: Data Science, Computer Vision, Human-Computer Interaction

• Highlights: Growing tech ecosystem, government-backed research projects

11. York University

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Strengths: Computer Security, Information Systems, Software Engineering

• Highlights: Schulich School of Business collaboration for tech-management dual paths

12. University of Victoria (UVic)

• Location: Victoria, British Columbia

• Strengths: AI, Cybersecurity, Software Development

• Highlights: Close faculty interaction, research hubs in computational sciences

13. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Strengths: Computer Applications, Software Systems, Cloud Computing

• Highlights: Affordable and industry-oriented IT programs

14. University of Guelph

• Location: Guelph, Ontario

• Strengths: Applied Computing, AI in Agriculture, Data Analytics

• Highlights: Interdisciplinary research between computing and life sciences

15. Dalhousie University

• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Strengths: Health Informatics, Software Engineering, Data Science

• Highlights: One of the few schools offering strong programs in health IT

Top 10 Universities and Colleges in Canada for MBA (Business, Management and Economics)
 

#	University / College	Year	Global MBA Ranking (2024)	Programs Offered (BBA/BCom, MBA, PhD)	Avg Int'l Fees (MBA/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)	1827	QS MBA: Top 45	BCom, MBA, PhD in Management	CAD 64,500	Public	Toronto, ON	~30%
2	Western University (Ivey Business School)	1878	FT MBA: Top 100	HBA (BBA), MBA, PhD in Business Admin	CAD 72,000	Public	London, ON	~25–30%
3	McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management)	1821	QS MBA: Top 75	BCom, MBA, PhD in Management	CAD 52,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~35–40%
4	University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business)	1908	QS MBA: Top 100	BCom, MBA, PhD in Business	CAD 60,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~35%
5	York University (Schulich School of Business)	1959	QS MBA: Top 80	BBA, MBA, IMBA, PhD in Admin	CAD 54,100	Public	Toronto, ON	~30–35%
6	Queen’s University (Smith School of Business)	1841	FT MBA: Top 100	BCom, MBA, Exec MBA, PhD	CAD 60,000	Public	Kingston, ON	~35%
7	University of Alberta (Alberta School of Business)	1908	QS MBA: Top 150	BCom, MBA, PhD in Business	CAD 38,500	Public	Edmonton, AB	~40–45%
8	McMaster University (DeGroote School of Business)	1887	QS MBA: Top 200	BCom, MBA, PhD	CAD 44,000	Public	Hamilton, ON	~40%
9	Concordia University (John Molson School of Business)	1974	QS MBA: Top 200	BComm, MBA, PhD	CAD 35,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~50–60%
10	University of Ottawa (Telfer School of Management)	1848	QS MBA: Top 200	BCom, MBA, PhD in Mgmt	CAD 35,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~45%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for MS (Engineering, Science and Technology)
 

No.	University	Year	Global Ranking (QS 2024)	Offered Programs (BSc/BEng, MSc/MASc, PhD)	Avg MS Fees (International/year)	Public/Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto	1827	#21	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, PhD (CS, ECE, Mech, Civil, AI)	CAD 38,000 – 55,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~30–35%
2	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	#34	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 32,000 – 48,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~35–40%
3	McGill University	1821	#30	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 26,000 – 45,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~35%
4	University of Waterloo	1957	#112	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MMath, MEng, PhD	CAD 30,000 – 42,000	Public	Waterloo, ON	~35–40%
5	University of Alberta	1908	#111	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 22,000 – 36,000	Public	Edmonton, AB	~40–50%
6	McMaster University	1887	#189	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 38,000	Public	Hamilton, ON	~40%
7	University of Calgary	1966	#182	BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng, PhD (Petroleum, Energy, CS)	CAD 25,000 – 36,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~45%
8	Queen’s University	1841	#209	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 40,000	Public	Kingston, ON	~40%
9	Simon Fraser University (SFU)	1965	#318	BSc, BEng, MSc, MASc, MEng, PhD	CAD 24,000 – 34,000	Public	Burnaby, BC	~45–50%
10	University of Ottawa	1848	#203	BSc, BEng, MSc, MEng, PhD	CAD 22,000 – 35,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~45%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing
 

No.	University	Year	Global Ranking (QS Medicine 2024)	Offered Programs (BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD)	Avg Fees (Int'l/year)	Public/Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto	1827	Top 15	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD (Med/Health Sci)	CAD 45,000 – 65,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~10–15% (Med), ~30% (Health Sci)
2	McGill University	1821	Top 25	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 30,000 – 55,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~15% (Med), ~35% (Health Sci)
3	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	Top 30	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 35,000 – 58,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~15% (Med), ~35–40% (Health Sci)
4	McMaster University	1887	Top 50	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 50,000	Public	Hamilton, ON	~10% (Med), ~35% (Health Sci)
5	University of Alberta	1908	Top 100	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 25,000 – 45,000	Public	Edmonton, AB	~15% (Med), ~40–45% (Health Sci)
6	University of Ottawa	1848	Top 150	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 24,000 – 42,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~20% (Med), ~45% (Health Sci)
7	Western University	1878	Top 150	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 30,000 – 50,000	Public	London, ON	~12% (Med), ~35–40% (Health Sci)
8	Queen’s University	1841	Top 150	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 48,000	Public	Kingston, ON	~15% (Med), ~35% (Health Sci)
9	Dalhousie University	1818	Top 200	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 23,000 – 40,000	Public	Halifax, NS	~15% (Med), ~45% (Health Sci)
10	University of Calgary	1966	Top 200	BScN, BHSc, MSc, MPH, MD, PhD	CAD 25,000 – 44,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~15% (Med), ~40% (Health Sci)

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Art and Humanities
 

No.	University	Year	QS Arts & Humanities Ranking 2024	Offered Programs (BA, MA, PhD)	Avg Int'l Fees (Arts/year)	Public/Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto	1827	Top 20 globally	BA, MA, PhD (English, History, Philosophy, Classics, Art History)	CAD 45,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~40–45%
2	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	Top 30	BA, MA, PhD (Linguistics, Philosophy, Asian Studies, Indigenous Studies)	CAD 38,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~45%
3	McGill University	1821	Top 50	BA, MA, PhD (English, Political Science, History, Languages, Religion)	CAD 32,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~40–45%
4	University of Alberta	1908	Top 100	BA, MA, PhD (Linguistics, Philosophy, Comparative Literature, Fine Arts)	CAD 28,000	Public	Edmonton, AB	~50–55%
5	University of Ottawa	1848	Top 150	BA, MA, PhD (Translation, English, Philosophy, History, French Literature)	CAD 26,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~45%
6	Queen’s University	1841	Top 150	BA, MA, PhD (Film, Music, English, History, Global Development)	CAD 30,000	Public	Kingston, ON	~40–45%
7	Western University	1878	Top 200	BA, MA, PhD (Philosophy, Visual Arts, Music, History, Writing)	CAD 32,000	Public	London, ON	~45–50%
8	Simon Fraser University (SFU)	1965	Top 200	BA, MA, PhD (Humanities, World Literature, Indigenous Studies)	CAD 25,000	Public	Burnaby, BC	~50–55%
9	Concordia University	1974	Top 250	BA, MA, PhD (Fine Arts, English, History, Art History, Theatre)	CAD 20,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~70–75%
10	Carleton University	1942	Top 250	BA, MA, PhD (History, Philosophy, Film Studies, Art History, Journalism)	CAD 26,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~60–65%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Media and Mass Communication
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking (Nat'l / QS by Subject)	Offered Programs (BA, MA, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto	1827	QS Top 25 (Communication)	BA in Media Studies, MA, PhD (Communication, Cinema Studies)	CAD 45,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~40%
2	Simon Fraser University (SFU)	1965	QS Top 100 (Communication)	BA, MA, PhD in Communication, Publishing	CAD 25,000	Public	Burnaby, BC	~55%
3	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	QS Top 50 (Media Studies)	BA in Media Studies, MA, PhD (Journalism, Communication)	CAD 38,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~45%
4	Ryerson University / Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)	1948	National Top 3 in Journalism	BA in Journalism, Media Production, MA in Communication, Digital Media	CAD 30,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~70–80%
5	Carleton University	1942	Top 3 in Canada for Journalism	BJ (Bachelor of Journalism), MA, PhD in Journalism and Communication	CAD 27,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~60%
6	McGill University	1821	QS Top 100	BA in Communication, MA in Communication Studies	CAD 32,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~45%
7	Concordia University	1974	Top 200 in Communication & Media Studies	BA, MA, PhD in Communication Studies, Journalism, Media Production	CAD 20,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~70–75%
8	University of Ottawa	1848	QS Top 200	BA, MA, PhD in Communication, Digital Journalism (Bilingual)	CAD 26,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~55%
9	University of Calgary	1966	QS Top 250	BA in Communication and Media Studies, MA, PhD	CAD 26,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~55–60%
10	Western University	1878	QS Top 150	BA in Media, Information & Tech, MA, PhD in Media Studies	CAD 32,000	Public	London, ON	~50–55%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
 

No.	Institution	Year	Ranking (Nat'l)	Programs (Bachelor, Master, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Ryerson University / Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)	1948	Top 1 in Canada (Hospitality)	BComm in Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, MBA (Hospitality Focus)	CAD 30,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~75%
2	University of Guelph (School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management)	1964	Top 3	BComm in Hotel & Food Admin, MSc, PhD in Tourism	CAD 28,000 – 32,000	Public	Guelph, ON	~65%
3	Vancouver Island University (VIU)	1969	Top 5	BHM (Bachelor of Hospitality Mgmt), MBA (Hospitality option)	CAD 25,000	Public	Nanaimo, BC	~70–75%
4	Thompson Rivers University (TRU)	1970	Top 10	BTM (Bachelor of Tourism Mgmt), MBA in Tourism, MA in Sustainable Tourism	CAD 22,000	Public	Kamloops, BC	~75–80%
5	George Brown College	1967	Top 5 (College)	Bachelor in Hospitality Ops Mgmt, Event Planning Diploma	CAD 18,000 – 22,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~80%
6	Centennial College	1966	Top 6 (College)	Bachelor of Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, Event Planning Diploma	CAD 16,000 – 20,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~85%
7	Humber College	1967	Top 5 (College)	Bachelor in Hospitality & Event Mgmt, Postgrad in Tourism Innovation	CAD 18,000 – 21,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~80%
8	Fanshawe College	1967	Top 10 (College)	Diploma and Bachelor’s in Hospitality, Tourism, Special Events Planning	CAD 17,000 – 20,000	Public	London, ON	~85%
9	Niagara College Canada	1967	Top for Wine & Culinary Tourism	Bachelor of Hospitality Operations, Tourism Mgmt Diplomas	CAD 15,000 – 19,000	Public	Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON	~85–90%
10	Selkirk College	1966	Niche College	Diploma in Resort & Hotel Mgmt, Postgrad in Hospitality	CAD 14,000 – 17,000	Public	Castlegar, BC	~90%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Art and Design
 

#	Institution	Year	Ranking (QS Art & Design 2024 / National)	Programs (BA, BFA, BDes, MFA, MDes, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design)	1876	#1 in Canada for Art & Design	BFA, BDes, MA, MFA, MDes	CAD 20,000 – 25,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~60–70%
2	Emily Carr University of Art + Design	1925	Top 2 in Canada	BFA, BDes, MFA	CAD 19,000 – 24,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~65–70%
3	Concordia University – Faculty of Fine Arts	1974	Top 3 Nationally	BFA, BDes, MFA, MA, PhD (Art Ed, Humanities)	CAD 20,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~75%
4	NSCAD University (Nova Scotia College of Art and Design)	1887	Top 5	BFA, BDes, MFA	CAD 17,000 – 20,000	Public	Halifax, NS	~65–70%
5	Sheridan College – Faculty of Animation, Arts & Design	1967	Top for Animation & Illustration	BAA (Animation), Diplomas, Postgrad Certs	CAD 18,000 – 22,000	Public	Oakville, ON	~70–75%
6	University of the Arts (AUArts – formerly ACAD)	1926	Well-ranked in Western Canada	BFA, BDes, MFA	CAD 17,000 – 22,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~65%
7	University of British Columbia (UBC) – Faculty of Arts	1908	QS Top 100 Globally (Art Hist., Visual Culture)	BA in Visual Arts, Art History, MA, PhD	CAD 38,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~45%
8	York University – School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design	1959	Nationally ranked for Design	BFA, BA, MFA, MA (Design, Film, Visual Art)	CAD 29,000 – 34,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~55–60%
9	University of Toronto – John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design	1827	QS Top 50 (Architecture/Design)	BA in Visual Studies, MArch, MFA	CAD 45,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~30–40%
10	George Brown College – School of Design	1967	Top College for Design & UX	Diplomas, Postgrad in Interaction Design, Game Art	CAD 16,000 – 18,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Building, Construction and Architecture
 

No.	Institution	Year	QS Arch & Built Env Ranking 2024	Programs (BAS, BArch, MArch, MSc, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	Top 40 globally	BAS, MArch, MASc, PhD (Architecture, Civil, Env. Design)	CAD 36,000 – 45,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~40%
2	University of Toronto (Daniels Faculty)	1827	Top 50 globally	BA in Architectural Studies, MArch, PhD	CAD 45,000 – 50,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~35–40%
3	McGill University	1821	Top 70 globally	BSc in Architecture, MArch, MSc (Built Env.), PhD	CAD 30,000 – 45,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~35%
4	University of Waterloo	1957	Top 75 globally	BES (Arch), MArch, MASc, PhD (Building Science, Civil Eng)	CAD 35,000 – 42,000	Public	Waterloo, ON	~45%
5	Carleton University (Azrieli School)	1942	National Top 5	BAS, MArch, PhD (Architecture, Urbanism)	CAD 27,000 – 35,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~50%
6	Ryerson University / Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)	1948	National Top 6	BArchSci, MArch, MSc in Building Science	CAD 28,000 – 34,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~60–70%
7	Université de Montréal	1878	Top in Quebec	BSc, MArch, PhD (French-language)	CAD 22,000 – 30,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~50%
8	University of Calgary	1966	Top 10 in Canada	BA in Urban Studies, MArch, MSc (Sustainable Design)	CAD 25,000 – 35,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~50–55%
9	Dalhousie University	1818	Well-ranked for Architecture	BEDS, MArch (Architecture)	CAD 24,000 – 30,000	Public	Halifax, NS	~50–55%
10	George Brown College – Angelo DelZotto School	1967	Top College for Construction	Diplomas & Postgrad in Construction Mgmt, BIM, Architecture Tech	CAD 16,000 – 20,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Law and Legal Studies
 

No.	Institution	Year	QS Law Ranking 2024	Programs Offered (BA, JD, LLM, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto – Faculty of Law	1827	Top 20 globally	BA (Criminology), JD, LLM, PhD	CAD 55,000 – 65,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~13% (JD)
2	McGill University – Faculty of Law	1821	Top 30 globally	BCL/JD (dual), LLM, DCL (PhD equivalent)	CAD 35,000 – 45,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~15%
3	University of British Columbia (UBC) – Peter A. Allard School of Law	1908	Top 40 globally	JD, LLM, PhD, BA in Law & Society	CAD 42,000 – 50,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~18%
4	Osgoode Hall Law School – York University	1889	Top 3 in Canada	JD, LLM, PhD, BA in Law & Society	CAD 35,000 – 45,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~20%
5	University of Ottawa – Faculty of Law	1848	Top 5 in Canada	JD (Common/Civil Law), LLM, PhD, BA in Law	CAD 28,000 – 40,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~25%
6	Queen’s University – Faculty of Law	1841	Top 6 in Canada	JD, LLM, PhD	CAD 32,000 – 38,000	Public	Kingston, ON	~20–25%
7	Western University – Faculty of Law	1878	Top 7 in Canada	JD, LLM, PhD	CAD 33,000 – 40,000	Public	London, ON	~25%
8	University of Alberta – Faculty of Law	1908	Top 10 in Canada	JD, LLM, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 36,000	Public	Edmonton, AB	~20–25%
9	Dalhousie University – Schulich School of Law	1818	Top 10 in Canada	JD, LLM, PhD	CAD 25,000 – 33,000	Public	Halifax, NS	~25%
10	University of Calgary – Faculty of Law	1976	National Top 10	JD, LLM	CAD 28,000 – 35,000	Public	Calgary, AB	~25–30%

Top 10 Universities in Canada and Colleges for Computer Science, AI & Data Science
 

No.	Institution	Year	QS CS Ranking 2024	Programs (BSc, MSc, MDS, PhD)	Avg Int’l Fees / Year	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Toronto	1827	Top 10 globally (CS)	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, MScAC (AI), PhD	CAD 58,000 – 62,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~30–35%
2	University of British Columbia (UBC)	1908	Top 25 globally	BSc in CS, MDS (Data Science), MSc, PhD	CAD 50,000 – 55,000	Public	Vancouver, BC	~35–40%
3	University of Waterloo	1957	Top 25 globally	BCS, BMath (CS), MSc, MDS, PhD	CAD 45,000 – 50,000	Public	Waterloo, ON	~35–40%
4	McGill University	1821	Top 50 globally	BSc in CS, MSc, MDS, PhD	CAD 35,000 – 45,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~40%
5	University of Alberta	1908	Top 100 globally (AI focus)	BSc in CS, MSc, PhD (AI, ML, NLP)	CAD 30,000 – 38,000	Public	Edmonton, AB	~45%
6	Simon Fraser University (SFU)	1965	Top 200 globally	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, Professional MSc in Big Data, PhD	CAD 28,000 – 34,000	Public	Burnaby, BC	~50%
7	McMaster University	1887	Top 200 globally	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, PhD	CAD 32,000 – 40,000	Public	Hamilton, ON	~45%
8	York University	1959	Top 300 globally	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, PhD	CAD 33,000 – 38,000	Public	Toronto, ON	~50%
9	University of Ottawa	1848	Top 250 globally	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, PhD	CAD 30,000 – 36,000	Public	Ottawa, ON	~45–50%
10	Concordia University	1974	Top 350 globally	BCompSci, MSc in Applied CS, PhD	CAD 24,000 – 30,000	Public	Montreal, QC	~65–70%

List of Free Tuition Fees Universities and Colleges in Canada
 

1. Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)

• Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

• Tuition: Among the lowest in Canada; PhD students (international and domestic) pay no tuition fees

• Notes: Strong support for research students; some Master’s programs also receive funding

2. University of Manitoba

• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Tuition: Fully funded PhD programs through University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF)

• Notes: Scholarships often cover full tuition and provide living allowance

3. University of Saskatchewan

• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

• Tuition: Offers fully funded PhD and some Master’s programs through teaching and research assistantships

• Notes: Graduate students often pay little or no tuition

4. University of Calgary

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Tuition: Strong scholarship support for PhD programs and thesis-based Master’s

• Notes: Graduate students often receive full or partial waivers

5. University of British Columbia (UBC)

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

• Tuition: International PhD students receive the International Tuition Award, reducing their tuition to domestic levels

• Notes: Many UBC PhD programs are fully funded through assistantships

6. University of Toronto

• Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Tuition: Fully funded PhD programs through Tri-Council grants, fellowships, and research support

• Notes: No tuition fees for most PhD students; full stipend offered

7. McGill University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Tuition: International PhD students often pay no tuition due to funding packages

• Notes: Graduate Excellence Fellowships can fully fund students

8. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

• Tuition: Research-based graduate programs often include full funding (MSc, PhD)

• Notes: Also offers entrance scholarships

9. University of Alberta

• Location: Edmonton, Alberta

• Tuition: International PhD students often receive full tuition waivers with stipend

• Notes: One of Canada's top research universities

10. Concordia University

• Location: Montreal, Quebec

• Tuition: Offers full graduate scholarships and international fee waivers for research students

• Notes: Several donor-funded and government-funded options