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TOP-35 Universities and Colleges in Canada Ranking offers a wide range of institutions to choose from. Canada has a strong position among the world's leading centers of study: the most popular Canadian provinces for international students are Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, where many of Canada's leading universities are located.
For those looking to study at an elite university in one of the most developed countries in the world, applying to study in Canada can be an attractive option.
More than 26 universities in Canada are among the world's top, 11 are among the 300 best universities in the world - a feat equal to only a few other countries. If you want to study in Canada, then you need to improve your knowledge of English - consider a preparation program.
Canadian universities have different application requirements, so it is important to consider the requirements of each school, language requirements for English or French.
A bachelor's degree in Canada can take three or four years, a master's degree lasts from one to three years depending on the university.
Prestigious higher education institutions in Canada include:
- universities (which conduct research, provide bachelor's and master's degrees)
- public colleges and schools of technical, applied sciences (issue certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees).
Top 35 best universities and colleges in Canada 2026
| 1 | University of Toronto |
| 2 | McGill University |
| 3 | University of British Columbia |
| 4 | University of Alberta |
| 5 | Simon Fraser University |
| 6 | Montreal University |
| 7 | University of Windsor |
| 8 | York University |
| 9 | University of Guelph |
| 10 | McMaster University |
| 11 | University of Manitoba |
| 12 | University of Waterloo |
| 13 | Royal Roads University |
| 14 | Vancouver Film School |
| 15 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University |
| 16 | University of Calgary |
| 17 | Dalhousie University |
| 18 | Fanshawe College |
| 19 | University of Ottawa |
| 20 | Laval University |
| 21 | Sheridan College |
| 22 | University of Regina |
| 23 | Brock University |
| 24 | Thompson Rivers University |
| 25 | Humber College |
| 26 | Vancouver Island University |
| 27 | Mohawk College |
| 28 | Centennial College Toronto |
| 29 | Niagara College |
| 30 | Capilano University |
| 31 | Seneca College |
| 32 | Algoma University |
| 33 | Saint Clair College |
| 34 | Douglas College |
| 35 | LaSalle College |
