A List of Universities in Canada: 

Nowadays, it is essential to obtain a higher education. Why? If you are qualified, many doors of opportunity will open for you and you will be equipped with the right knowledge to climb the corporate ladder of success.

The important part is choosing the best higher educational institution for your degree.

Do you want a world recognized degree that will make your resume look impressive to future employers? Canada can help you out.

26 of Canada’s universities are featured among the best in the world according to 2018 QS World University Rankings. We reveal the full list of universities where you can study in Canada, below.  

Starting With the Top 10 Universities in Canada:

1. University of Toronto, Toronto
2. University of British Columbia, Vancouver
3. University of Waterloo, Waterloo City
4. McGill University, Montréal City
5. Simon Fraser University, Greater Vancouver
6. University of Alberta, Edmonton
7. York University, Toronto
8. Queen's University, Kingston
9. University of Calgary, Calgary City
10. University of Victoria, Victoria

Discover the updated list of the top universities in Canada in 2022 here. 

The Remaining Top Universities Where You Can Enroll to Study in Canada:

11. McMaster University, Hamilton
12. Western University, London
13. Université de Montréal, Montréal
14. Université Laval, Quebec City
15. Laval University, Quebec City
16. Ryerson University, Toronto
17. University of Guelph, Guelph City
18. University of Ottawa, Ottawa
19. Concordia University, Montréal
20. Dalhousie University, Halifax
21. Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal
22. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
23. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St.John’s
24. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
25. University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
26. Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke

Need more options? Here are other great Canadian Universities to choose from:

27. Brock University: St. Catharines
28. Wilfrid Laurier University: Waterloo
29. University of Regina: Regina
30. University of Windsor: Windsor
31. British Columbia Institute of Technology: Burnaby
32. Université du Québec à Chicoutimi: Chicoutimi
33. University of Lethbridge: Lethbridge
34. University of Winnipeg: Winnipeg
35. HEC Montréal : Montréal
36. Lakehead University: Thunder Bay
37. Université du Québec: Quebec City
38. École Polytechnique de Montréal: Montréal
39. Trent University: Peterborough
40. Vancouver Island University: Nanaimo
41. University of Prince Edward Island: Charlottetown
42. Acadia University: Wolfville
43. École de Technologie Supérieure: Montréal
44. Ontario Tech University: Oshawa
45. University of Northern British Columbia: Prince George
46. Thompson Rivers University: Kamloops
47. Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Surrey
48. St. Francis Xavier University: Antigonish
49. Mount Allison University: Sackville
50. Saint Mary's University: Halifax
51. Mount Royal University: Calgary
52. OCAD University: Toronto
53. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: Trois-Rivières
54. Laurentian University: Sudbury
55. Université de Moncton: Moncton
56. Mount Allison University: Sackville
57. Mac Ewan University: Edmonton
58. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology: Edmonton
59. Bishop's University: Sherbrooke
60. SAIT Polytechnic: Calgary
61. Trinity Western University: Langley
62. Nipissing University: North Bay
63. Brandon University: Brandon
64. Capilano University: North Vancouver
65. Mount Saint Vincent University: Halifax
66. Université du Québec à Rimouski: Rimouski
67. Royal Roads University: Victoria
68. Cape Breton University: Sydney
69. Royal Military College of Canada: Kingston
70. Université du Québec en Outaouais: Gatineau
71. Algoma University: Sault Ste. Marie
72. Yorkville University: Fredericton
73. The King's University College: Edmonton
74. The University of Western Ontario: London
75. Canadian Mennonite University: Winnipeg
76. École Nationale d'Administration Publique: Quebec City
77. Université de Saint-Boniface: Winnipeg
78. St. Thomas University: Fredericton
79. Concorida Unviversity of Edmonton: Edmonton
80. University of King's College: Halifax
81. University Canda West: Vancouver
82. The King's University: Edmonton
83. College of North Atlantic: Stephenville
84. Emily Carr University of Art and Design: Vancouver
85. Quest University Canada: Squamish
86. Ambrose University: Halifax
87. University of Lethbridge: Calgary
88. Redeemer University College: Ancaster
89. Université Sainte-Anne: Pointe-de-l'Église
90. Luther College at the University of Regina: Regina
91. First Nations University of Canada: Regina
92. University of Regina: Regina
93. Crandall University: Moncton
94. Kingswood University: Sussex
95. Université  de Hearts: Hearst
96. Collège Universitaire Dominicain: Ottawa
97. Nicola Valley Institute of Technology: Merritt

Did You Know?

• Influential people like the previous president-elect, Hillary Clinton, actress Nina Dobrev and actor, Donald Sutherland chose to study in Canada;
• Ontario is the Canadian province with the most public universities - 22 to be exact;
• Canadian universities offer scholarships to international students to make it easier to study in Canada;
• If you study in Canada and have children, they can go to a Canadian primary and secondary public school for free;
• You can get up to 25 points for your education in the Comprehensive Ranking System if you obtain a degree and want to continue to live in Canada after your studies; and
• Since the so-called ‘Trump-Bump’, some Canadian universities experienced a 25% increase in international students who prefer to study in Canada.

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