Top Universities & Colleges in Canada

Top Universities & colleges in Canada
Essential Resources for Studying in Canada
| Institution Name | Type | Location | Average Tuition (per year)* | Notable Strengths | PGWP Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saskatchewan | University | Saskatoon, SK | CAD 18,000 – 21,000 | Agriculture, Engineering, High Employment Rates | Yes |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | University | St. John’s, NL | CAD 11,500 – 15,000 | Lowest tuition in Canada, Research, IT | Yes |
| University of Regina | University | Regina, SK | CAD 16,000 – 18,500 | Internships, Co-op, High Graduate Employability | Yes |
| Concordia University | University | Montreal, QC | CAD 18,000 – 22,000 | Business, Computer Science, Co-op Programs | Yes |
| Cape Breton University | University | Sydney, NS | CAD 18,000 – 20,000 | Post-grad diplomas, Strong ROI | Yes |
| Brandon University | University | Brandon, MB | CAD 15,000 – 17,000 | Arts, Music, Nursing, Low Student-to-Faculty | Yes |
| Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières | University | Trois-Rivières, QC | CAD 13,000 – 16,000 | Engineering, Humanities, Affordable Living | Yes |
| Humber College | College | Toronto, ON | CAD 16,000 – 18,000 | High graduate employment rate, Industry ties | Yes |
| Fanshawe College | College | London, ON | CAD 15,000 – 17,000 | 90%+ placement in many programs | Yes |
| Conestoga College | College | Kitchener, ON | CAD 15,000 – 17,500 | Strong co-op and applied learning programs | Yes |
| Sheridan College | College | Oakville, ON | CAD 16,500 – 18,500 | Creative arts, animation, work-integrated learning | Yes |
| Georgian College | College | Barrie, ON | CAD 14,000 – 17,000 | Co-op leader, High placement in business/tech | Yes |
| College of the North Atlantic (CNA) | College | Newfoundland & Labrador | CAD 11,000 – 13,000 | Lowest tuition among colleges, IT, Trades | Yes |
| Selkirk College | College | Castlegar, BC | CAD 10,000 – 14,000 | Aviation, Renewable Energy, High ROI | Yes |
| Niagara College | College | Niagara Region, ON | CAD 14,500 – 16,500 | Hospitality, Tourism, Work-ready graduates | Yes |
| Rank (QS) | Institution Name | Location | Notable Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (21) | University of Toronto | Toronto, Ontario | Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Medicine |
| 2 (30) | McGill University | Montreal, Quebec | Medicine, Law, Arts, Engineering |
| 3 (34) | University of British Columbia (UBC) | Vancouver, BC | Forestry, Environmental Studies, Business, Sciences |
| 4 (111) | University of Alberta | Edmonton, Alberta | Energy, Engineering, Health Sciences |
| 5 (112) | Université de Montréal | Montreal, Quebec | Life Sciences, AI, Humanities, Medicine |
| 6 (141) | McMaster University | Hamilton, Ontario | Health Sciences, Business, Engineering |
| 7 (189) | University of Waterloo | Waterloo, Ontario | Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Co-op |
| 8 (203) | Western University | London, Ontario | Business (Ivey), Law, Social Sciences |
| 9 (209) | University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ontario | Public Policy, Bilingual Studies, Law, Health |
| 10 (212) | University of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | Petroleum Engineering, Business, Nursing |
| 11 (246) | Queen’s University | Kingston, Ontario | Commerce, Law, Arts, Engineering |
| 12 (318) | Simon Fraser University (SFU) | Burnaby, BC | Communication, Business, Computing Science |
| 13 (354) | Dalhousie University | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Oceanography, Medicine, Law, Architecture |
| 14 (441) | University of Victoria (UVic) | Victoria, BC | Marine Biology, Humanities, Engineering |
| 15 (501-510) | York University | Toronto, Ontario | Business, Law, Arts, Social Sciences |
