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This year, the QS World University Rankings included over 30 top Canadian universities, ranked based on a methodology which assesses each university on its academic and employer reputation, research impact and more.
Read on as we count down the top 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada.
Frequently ranked among the top universities in Canada, the University of Waterloo scores particularly well for sustainability, a topic of growing interest among prospective students. You can find out how the university performed in the QS Sustainability Rankings for more information on this.
The University of Waterloo was first established in 1956, has three campuses and is a member of the U15 research group.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta has over 44,000 students from 156 countries and a total of five campuses offering over 200 programmes. One of its strongest areas in our ranking is the university's ratio of international faculty.
The University of British Columbia is another top university in Canada with a fantastic reputation for sustainability, in addition to scoring well for academic reputation.
The University of British Columbia aims to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. It has over 70,000 students and has produced eight Nobel Laureates, 65 Olympic medal winners and 74 Rhode scholars.
McGill University
Located in Montreal, McGill University has produced 12 Nobel Laureates and 145 Rhodes scholars among its alumni as well as Canada’s current prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is an impressive all-rounder, scoring highly across all indicators but particularly in academic reputation.
The university has three campuses across Toronto with over 1,200 student clubs, organisations, and activities. It has a student population of over 97,000. It also has a total of 42 libraries, making it the largest library system in Canada.
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This year, the QS World University Rankings included over 30 top Canadian universities, ranked based on a methodology which assesses each university on its academic and employer reputation, research impact and more.
Read on as we count down the top 10 highest-ranked universities in Canada.
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University of Waterloo
Frequently ranked among the top universities in Canada, the University of Waterloo scores particularly well for sustainability, a topic of growing interest among prospective students. You can find out how the university performed in the QS Sustainability Rankings for more information on this.
The University of Waterloo was first established in 1956, has three campuses and is a member of the U15 research group.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta has over 44,000 students from 156 countries and a total of five campuses offering over 200 programmes. One of its strongest areas in our ranking is the university's ratio of international faculty.
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University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is another top university in Canada with a fantastic reputation for sustainability, in addition to scoring well for academic reputation.
The University of British Columbia aims to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo. It has over 70,000 students and has produced eight Nobel Laureates, 65 Olympic medal winners and 74 Rhode scholars.
McGill University
Located in Montreal, McGill University has produced 12 Nobel Laureates and 145 Rhodes scholars among its alumni as well as Canada’s current prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is an impressive all-rounder, scoring highly across all indicators but particularly in academic reputation.
The university has three campuses across Toronto with over 1,200 student clubs, organisations, and activities. It has a student population of over 97,000. It also has a total of 42 libraries, making it the largest library system in Canada.
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