Top Universities in Canada 2021

Embarking on a study abroad adventure in Canada is often a delightful experience combining the country’s stunning sights and sounds - from the icy tundra of the Yukon to the rolling mountains of Calgary - and world-class higher education offerings.

The universities in Canada are distinct from colleges, defined to be institutions that offer bachelor degrees and postgraduate degrees. Colleges, on the other hand, are defined as institutions that provide diplomas.

Globally recognised as an open, accepting and diverse country, Canada is a welcoming country which commits to diversity and inclusion for different ethnicities. Being the home to top universities, this makes Canada a top destination for international students.

For those who are seeking to pursue your foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate pathways in Canada, university rankings can provide a sense of whether the institution is right for you.

Ranking providers like the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World (THE) University Rankings are globally recognised, often used by students as part of their research before applying to study abroad.

With that, we’ve compiled the top universities in Canada for 2021 below, with data from the latest QS World University Rankings and THE World University Rankings.

QS Top Universities in Canada 2021

Rank	University	Global Rank
1	University of Toronto	25
2	McGill University	31
3	University of British Columbia	45
4	Université de Montréal	118
5	University of Alberta	119
6	McMaster University	144
7	University of Waterloo	166
8	Western University	203
9	Queen’s University at Kingston	246
10	University of Calgary	246
11	University of Ottawa	279
12	Dalhousie University	291
13	Simon Fraser University	323
14	University of Victoria (UVIC)	370
15	Université Laval	420
16	University of Saskatchewan	465
17	Concordia University	477
18	York University	531-540
19	University of Guelph	571-580
20	Carleton University	601-650

THE Top Universities in Canada 2021

Rank	University	Global Rank
1	University of Toronto	18
2	University of British Columbia	34
3	McGill University	40
4	McMaster University	69
5	University of Montreal	73
6	University of Alberta	131
7	University of Ottawa	145
8	University of Calgary	200
9	University of Waterloo	201-250
10	Western University	201-250
11	Dalhousie University	251-300
12	Université Laval	251-300
13	Queen’s University	251-300
14	Simon Fraser University	251-300
15	University of Manitoba	351-400
16	University of Victoria	351-400
17	University of Saskatchewan	401-500
18	York University	401-500
19	Carleton University	501-600
20	University of Guelph	501-600

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