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Universities in Canada

416 universities

416

Universities

406

Ranked

169

With Logos

#13

Best Rank

Higher Education in Canada

Canada's higher education is administered provincially, with around 416 degree-granting institutions including research universities, undergraduate colleges, and polytechnics. Research-intensive institutions include the University of Toronto, McGill, University of British Columbia, and University of Waterloo. Instruction is in English and French depending on province, and Canada attracts over 800,000 international students annually.

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

McGill University

University of Alberta

University of Waterloo

University of Calgary

#10

Simon Fraser University

#11

Dalhousie University

#12

Laval University

#13

University of Victoria British Columbia

#14

university of manitoba

#15

York University

#16

University of Saskatchewan

#17

University of Guelph

#18

Carleton University

#19

Concordia University Montreal

#20

Memorial University of Newfoundland

#21

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Queen's University Kingston

#22

Ryerson University

#23

University of Windsor

#24

University of Sherbrooke

#25

University of New Brunswick

#26

University of Quebec Montreal

#27

University of Quebec

#28

Polytechnic School of Montreal

#29

Brock University

#30

Lakehead University

#31

University of Regina

#32

Wilfrid Laurier University

#33

Superior Technology School

#34

Trent University

#35

Saint Francis Xavier University

#36

HEC Montreal School of Management

#37

Laurentian University

#38

University of Quebec Trois Rivieres

#39

University of Winnipeg

#40

University of Quebec Chicoutimi

#41

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Saint Mary's University

#42

Thompson Rivers University

#43

University of Moncton

#44

INRS University National Institute of Scientific Research

#45

Brandon University

#46

Mount Allison University

#47

University of Quebec Outaouais

#48

University of Quebec Rimouski

#49

Mount Royal University

#50

#51

#52

#53

Mount Saint Vincent University

#54

Cape Breton University

#55

University of Northern British Columbia

#56

University of Prince Edward Island

#57

University of Quebec Abitibi Temiscamingue

#58

Royal Roads University

#59

Acadia University

#60

Athabasca University

#61

Ontario Tech University

#62

Trinity Western University

#63

British Columbia Institute of Technology

#64

University of Lethbridge

#65

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

#66

Vancouver Island University

#67

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

#68

OCAD University

#69

University of the Fraser Valley

#70

Nothern Alberta Institute of Technology

#71

Capilano University

#72

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

#73

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

#74

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Emily Carr University of Art + Design

#75

Concordia University of Edmonton

#76

National School of Public Administration

#77

Canadian Mennonite University

#78

Seneca College

#79

Saint Paul University

#80

#81

#82

#83

University of King's College

#84

College of the North Atlantic

#85

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Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

#86

University of Saint Boniface

#87

Redeemer University

#88

Yorkville University

#89

Algonquin College

#90

Centennial College Toronto

#91

George Brown College

#92

University Canada West

#93

#94

#95

#96

#97

Tele University TELUQ

#98

Okanagan College

#99

Sainte Anne University

#100

Mohawk College

#101

Saint Thomas University

#102

#103

#104

#105

#106

Vancouver Community College

#107

Vanier College

#108

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

#109

Nova Scotia Community College

#110

First Nations University of Canada

#111

Grande Prairie Regional College

#112

Fanshawe College

#113

Dawson College Westmount Montreal

#114

Lethbridge College

#115

Bow Valley College

#116

Luther College University of Regina

#117

Cegep du Vieux Montreal

#118

Fleming College

#119

Selkirk College

#120

Langara College

#121

Saint Lawrence College Brockville

#122

Marianopolis College

#123

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Tyndale University College & Seminary

#124

#125

#126

#127

#128

Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology

#129

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Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology

#130

Saint Thomas More College

#131

Burman University

#132

College of the Rockies

#133

College of New Caledonia

#134

North Island College

#135

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

#136

Loyalist College

#137

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

#138

Kingswood University

#139

Olds College

#140

Northern Lights College

#141

#142

#143

#144

#145

#146

#147

Lakeland College Canada

#148

The Collegiate City

#149

University of Hearst

#150

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Balsillie School of International Affairs

#151

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Quebec Institute of Tourism & Hospitality

#152

Lasalle College

#153

Justice Institute of British Columbia

#154

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Saint Mary's University College

#155

Keyano College

#156

Red River College

#157

Assiniboine Community College

#158

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Saint Jerome's University

#159

Marie Victorin College

#160

Trois Rivieres College

#161

New Brunswick Community College

#162

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Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology

#163

NorQuest College

#164

Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

#165

Lambton College

#166

Edouard Montpetit College

#167

Brescia University College

#168

LaSalle College Montreal

#169

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Canadore College of Applied Arts & Technology

#170

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Saint Stephen's University

#171

Ahuntsic College

#172

Montmorency College

#173

Herzing College Montreal

#174

Lionel Groulx College

#175

CDI College

#176

Victoria University in the University of Toronto

#177

Dominican University College

#178

Columbia College

#179

University of Guelph Humber

#180

Rosemont College

#181

Sprott Shaw College

#182

Confederation College

#183

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Trinity College at the University of Toronto

#184

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University College of the North

#185

Campion College at University of Regina

#186

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Briercrest College & Seminary

#187

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Limoilou College

#188

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Bois de Boulogne College

#189

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Vancouver Institute of Media Arts

#190

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Vancouver School of Theology

#191

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Alexander College

#192

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University of St Michael's College

#193

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Nunavut Arctic College

#194

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Parkland College Melville

#195

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Saint Laurent College

#196

#197

#198

Jean de Brebeuf College

#199

Gaelic College

#200

Frequently Asked Questions

Canada has approximately 100 universities recognized by Universities Canada (the national organization), plus numerous colleges and polytechnics. Notable institutions include the University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, and University of Alberta.

Domestic undergraduate tuition averages about 6,800 CAD per year, though it varies by province and program. International undergraduate students pay approximately 36,000 CAD per year on average. Quebec residents pay lower tuition at Quebec universities. Graduate programs range from 7,000-20,000 CAD for domestic students.

International students with a valid study permit can work up to 20 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks. After graduation, the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students to work in Canada for up to 3 years, and work experience can count toward permanent residency through Express Entry.