106 cheapest universities in Canada in 2026

A public, accessible, and diverse network of 10 French-language higher education institutions across Quebec.

A private Christian liberal arts university in Edmonton, Alberta, emphasizing faith‑integrated learning and small class sizes.

A public university in North Vancouver, BC, focused on applied learning and career-ready education.

Public bilingual university in Sudbury, Ontario, leader in mining research and Indigenous studies.

Public regional university in Québec, recognized for research on the North, resources, and Indigenous communities.

Public bilingual university in Sudbury, centered on bilingualism and Northern development.

Public bilingual university near Ottawa, offering programs in social sciences, management, and computer science.

Public university in Northern Ontario, with a strong international and Indigenous vocation.

Alberta’s only public university dedicated to art and design, offering creative programs in Calgary.

A public university in North Bay, Ontario, widely recognized for its excellence in education and nursing programs.

Small public liberal arts university in Fredericton (NB), student-centered.

Public liberal arts university in Sackville (NB), ranked among Canada’s best.

Public institution in Vancouver (BC) dedicated to art, design, and media.

Public art and design school in Halifax, a pioneer in artistic education in Atlantic Canada.

Public university in Peterborough, Ontario, recognized for interdisciplinary and sustainable education.

Founding college of Western University in London, Ontario, offering personalized liberal education.

Private Catholic university in Calgary offering personalized liberal arts education in small classes.

Leading Francophone engineering school in Montreal, a Canadian leader in engineering and research.

Public university in Regina (SK) recognized for co-op placements and inclusion.

Jesuit Catholic college federated with the University of Regina, offering liberal arts and sciences education.

Public research university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, renowned for ocean sciences, medicine, and law.

A public university federated with the University of Regina, dedicated to the education and empowerment of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan.

Major Francophone university in Montreal, recognized for research and HEC Montréal.

Manitoba’s largest university, recognized for medicine, agriculture, and research.