Canada

Universities in Canada

Canada has 139 universities and higher education institutions. The highest-ranked institution is University of British Columbia, placed #41 in the QS World University Rankings. The oldest institution, University of King's College, was founded in 1789. Universities are distributed across 46 cities, with the highest concentration in Vancouver.

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QS Ranked

Top-Ranked Universities

QS RankUniversity
#41University of British Columbia

Universities by City

Other
59 universities
Vancouver
7 universities
Winnipeg
6 universities
Toronto
4 universities
Charlottetown
4 universities
Montréal
4 universities
Fredericton
4 universities
Moncton
3 universities
Mississauga
3 universities
Halifax
3 universities
Kentville
2 universities
Kitchener
2 universities
Greater Sudbury
2 universities
Kingston
2 universities
Guelph
2 universities

All Universities

#University
1University of British Columbia
2Acadia University
3Acsenda School of Management - Vancouver
4Apostolic Missionary Training Institute
5Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs
6Assumption University
7Blue Quills University
8Booth University College
9Brandon University
10Campus Universitaire d'Edmundston
11Canadian Payroll Association
12Canadian Securities Institute
13Canadian Virtual University
14Canadore College
15Canterbury College
16Cape Breton University
17Capernwray Harbour Bible School
18Carleton University's School of Public Policy and Administration
19Carlton Trail Regional College
20Cégep régional de Lanaudière
21CHRP
22Columbia College
23Crandall University
24Cumberland College
25Dominican University College
26Edmonton Normal School
27Fleming College
28Fox College of Business
29Great Lakes Bible College
30Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
31Gulf Islands Film and Television School
32Hellmuth Ladies' College
33Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario
34Holland College
35Huntington University
36Institut Biblique VIE
37Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice
38Institute of Indigenous Government
39Inter-Collegiate Business Competition
40Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute
41Iona College
42ISI: Computer and Information Technology College in Montreal
43Justice Institute of British Columbia
44Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute
45Kentville Agricultural Centre
46Kingswood University
47Lambton College
48Lansbridge University
49Le Petit Séminaire de Québec, campus de l'Outaouais
50Lester B. Pearson Vocational College
51Liu Institute for Global Issues
52Maritime Christian College
53Maritime College of Forest Technology
54McKenzie College
55McMaster Integrated Science
56McMaster School of Nursing
57Medix School
58Meritus University
59Metalworks Institute
60Montreal School of Theology
61Mount Allison University
62Network in Canadian History and Environment
63New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
64New Brunswick Community College
65New Brunswick Teachers' College
66Niagara College Teaching Winery
67Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
68Northeastern University Toronto
69Northern College
70Northern Lights College
71North Island College
72Northlands College
73North West Regional College
74Notre Dame University College
75OCAD University
76Okanagan University College
77Ontario Association of Career Colleges
78Ontario Police College
79Ontario Universities' Application Centre
80Ontario Veterinary College
81O'Sullivan College
82Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy
83Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
84Pearson Peacekeeping Centre
85Population Research Laboratory
86Programs for 50+TMU
87Quest University
88Red River College Polytechnic
89Renison University College
90Royal Roads Military College
91Saint Dunstan's University
92Saint Mary's University
93Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
94Saskatoon Business College
95Selkirk College
96Seven Generations Education Institute
97Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
98Six Nations Polytechnic
99Southeast College
100Sprott Shaw College

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Higher Education in Canada

Canada's higher education system encompasses 139 institutions. 1 institution appears in the QS World University Rankings. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1789. Universities are present in 46 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Canada?

Canada has 139 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Canada?

University of British Columbia, ranked #41 in the QS World University Rankings is among the most notable institutions in Canada.

Which city in Canada has the most universities?

Vancouver has the highest concentration of universities in Canada.

What is the oldest university in Canada?

University of King's College, founded in 1789, is the oldest higher education institution in Canada.