90 public universities in Canada in 2026
The public universities in Canada offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
90 public universities
Canada has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Campion College
Jesuit Catholic college federated with the University of Regina, offering liberal arts and sciences education.
College of the North Atlantic
Large public college in Newfoundland and Labrador offering affordable professional and technical programs.
Royal Military College of Canada
Bilingual military institution training officers and engineers for the Canadian Armed Forces.
Huron University College
Founding college of Western University in London, Ontario, offering personalized liberal education.
University College of the North
Public institution in Northern Manitoba offering programs tailored to Northern and Indigenous communities.
École de technologie supérieure
Public engineering school in Montreal, specializing in applied engineering and technological innovation.
École nationale d’administration publique
Public Francophone school specializing in public administration and public management in Quebec.
Polytechnique Montréal
Leading Francophone engineering school in Montreal, a Canadian leader in engineering and research.
HEC Montréal
Leading management school in Montreal, globally recognized for management and business programs.
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Public Québec institute exclusively dedicated to research and graduate studies in sciences and technologies.
Algoma University
Public university in Northern Ontario, with a strong international and Indigenous vocation.
Brock University
Public university in St. Catharines (ON) known for co-ops and applied research.
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Public institution in Vancouver (BC) dedicated to art, design, and media.
University of Ottawa
World’s largest bilingual university in Ottawa, recognized for law and medicine.
Acadia University
Public university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, renowned for personalized teaching excellence.
Athabasca University
Public Alberta university specializing in distance education.
Bishop’s University
Public English-language university in Sherbrooke, known for small classes and campus life.
Brandon University
Public university in Manitoba (Brandon) recognized for arts and education.
University of Calgary
Public university in Alberta, leader in energy, medicine, and engineering.
Capilano University
A public university in North Vancouver, BC, focused on applied learning and career-ready education.
Carleton University
Public university in Ottawa recognized for journalism, public affairs, and engineering.
Concordia University
Public English-language university in Montreal, recognized for arts, engineering, and business.
Dalhousie University
Public research university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, renowned for ocean sciences, medicine, and law.
University of Guelph
Public university in Ontario, leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and life sciences.