Canada — university guide
The 109 universities in Canada in 2026
An informative guide to the 109 higher education institutions in Canada: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
109
Universities
90
Public
19
Private
#24
Best ranking
University of Toronto
6,500 CAD
Min bachelor fee
65
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Canada
Based on the 106 universities in Canada that published their fees.
Min6,500 CADMax61,000 CAD
Universities in Canada: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
90
Public universities
The public institutions in Canada
90universities
19
Private universities
The private institutions in Canada
19universities
30
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
30universities
106
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
106universities
109
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
109universities
65
Programs
Fields offered in Canada
65programs
List of universities in Canada in 2026
109 universities listedCampion College
Public11 11 programs· Jesuit Catholic college federated with the University of Regina, offering liberal arts and sciences education.
College of the North Atlantic
Public10 10 programs· Large public college in Newfoundland and Labrador offering affordable professional and technical programs.
Royal Military College of Canada
Public11 11 programs· Bilingual military institution training officers and engineers for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Booth University College
Private8 8 programs· Private Christian university in Winnipeg offering education focused on social justice and engagement.
Huron University College
Public11 11 programs· Founding college of Western University in London, Ontario, offering personalized liberal education.
Providence University College
Private10 10 programs· Private Mennonite Christian university college in Otterburne, Manitoba, offering intimate liberal education.
University College of the North
Public8 8 programs· Public institution in Northern Manitoba offering programs tailored to Northern and Indigenous communities.
École de technologie supérieure
Public13 13 programs· Public engineering school in Montreal, specializing in applied engineering and technological innovation.
École nationale d’administration publique
Public6 6 programs· Public Francophone school specializing in public administration and public management in Quebec.
Polytechnique Montréal
Public16 16 programs· Leading Francophone engineering school in Montreal, a Canadian leader in engineering and research.
HEC Montréal
Public13 13 programs· Leading management school in Montreal, globally recognized for management and business programs.
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Public12 12 programs· Public Québec institute exclusively dedicated to research and graduate studies in sciences and technologies.
Algoma University
Public14 14 programs· Public university in Northern Ontario, with a strong international and Indigenous vocation.
Brock University
#1001Public8 8 programs· Public university in St. Catharines (ON) known for co-ops and applied research.
Ambrose University
Private8 8 programs· Private Christian university in Calgary offering programs in arts, sciences, theology, and education.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Public4 4 programs· Public institution in Vancouver (BC) dedicated to art, design, and media.
University of Ottawa
#189Public38 38 programs· World’s largest bilingual university in Ottawa, recognized for law and medicine.
Acadia University
Public19 19 programs· Public university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, renowned for personalized teaching excellence.
Athabasca University
Public9 9 programs· Public Alberta university specializing in distance education.
Bishop’s University
Public14 14 programs· Public English-language university in Sherbrooke, known for small classes and campus life.
Brandon University
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Manitoba (Brandon) recognized for arts and education.
Burman University
Private7 7 programs· Private Adventist university in Alberta offering personalized education in a Christian community setting.
University of Calgary
#190Public42 42 programs· Public university in Alberta, leader in energy, medicine, and engineering.
University Canada West
Private7 7 programs· Private university in Vancouver specializing in management, business, and technology with a strong international focus.