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Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities in Canada
We compared 229 universities in Canada — typical tuition is ₹4.71 L a year.
Universities229
Typical tuition₹4.71 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹20K – ₹66.27 Llowest course fee
Cities105
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Best Universities in Canada
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (30 of the 229 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
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#41 world
McGill University (Continuing Education)
Montreal, Canada
#41World rank
from ₹7.24 L/yrTuition
52Courses
#41 world
#45 world
#116 world
#162 world
#187 world
#200 world
#201+ world
#301+ world
#301+ world
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
#301+World rank
from ₹1.35 L/yrTuition
22Courses
#301+ world
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
#301+World rank
from ₹1.45 L/yrTuition
7Courses
#351+ world
#351+ world
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
#351+World rank
from ₹20K/yrTuition
37Courses
#401+ world
#401+ world
#501+ world
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
#501+World rank
from ₹1.47 L/yrTuition
35Courses
#501+ world
#501+ world
#501+ world
#601+ world
#601+ world
#601+ world
#801+ world
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Toronto, Ontario | #21 | ₹3.97 L | 50 |
| McGill University (Continuing Education) | Montreal | #41 | ₹7.24 L | 52 |
| McGill University | Montreal, Quebec | #41 | ₹2.14 L | 41 |
| The University of British Columbia | Vancouver | #45 | ₹5.37 L | 73 |
| McMaster University | Hamilton, Ontario | #116 | ₹1.91 L | 38 |
| University of Waterloo | Waterloo, Ontario | #162 | ₹3.82 L | 20 |
| University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ontario | #187 | ₹5.08 L | 23 |
| University of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | #200 | ₹1.18 L | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of Toronto, McGill University (Continuing Education), McGill University, The University of British Columbia, McMaster University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Across 218 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹4.71 L a year, ranging from ₹20K to ₹66.27 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Canada?
University of Saskatchewan has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹20K a year.
How many universities are covered?
229 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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