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
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30
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
30universities
106
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in Canada
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List of universities in Canada in 2026
109 universities listedUniversity of Waterloo
#141Public25 25 programs· Global leader in innovation, co-ops, and STEM in Waterloo (ON).
University of Windsor
#708Public10 10 programs· Public university in Windsor (ON) recognized for engineering and law programs.
University of Winnipeg
Public8 8 programs· Public university in Manitoba recognized for liberal arts and accessibility.
York University
#419Public39 39 programs· Toronto’s 3rd largest university, recognized for Schulich, Osgoode, and Glendon.
Yorkville University
Private6 6 programs· Private Canadian university offering flexible online and in-person career-focused programs.
Alberta University of the Arts
Public4 4 programs· Alberta’s only public university dedicated to art and design, offering creative programs in Calgary.
First Nations University of Canada
Public9 9 programs· A public university federated with the University of Regina, dedicated to the education and empowerment of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan.
Cape Breton University
Public8 8 programs· Public island university in Nova Scotia, recognized for its welcome to international students.
University of Manitoba
#401Public39 39 programs· Manitoba’s largest university, recognized for medicine, agriculture, and research.
Mount Allison University
Public12 12 programs· Public liberal arts university in Sackville (NB), ranked among Canada’s best.
University of Northern British Columbia
Public7 7 programs· Public university in Prince George (BC), leader in environmental and Indigenous research.
University of New Brunswick
#662Public28 28 programs· Oldest English-language university in Canada, located in Fredericton and Saint John (NB).
Université du Québec
#563Public28 28 programs· A public, accessible, and diverse network of 10 French-language higher education institutions across Quebec.
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Public11 11 programs· Public regional university in Saguenay, recognized for engineering, sciences, and education programs.
Université du Québec à Montréal
Public20 20 programs· A prominent French-language public university in Montreal, recognized for its academic vitality, research excellence, and strong social commitment.
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Public10 10 programs· Public regional university in Bas-Saint-Laurent, specializing in marine sciences, education, and regional development.
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Public21 21 programs· Public Francophone university in the UQ network, recognized for research and innovation in Mauricie.
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Public9 9 programs· Public regional university in Québec, recognized for research on the North, resources, and Indigenous communities.
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Public10 10 programs· Public bilingual university near Ottawa, offering programs in social sciences, management, and computer science.
Lakehead University
Public22 22 programs· Public university in Northern Ontario, recognized for research and Northern programs.
Laurentian University
Public22 22 programs· Public bilingual university in Sudbury, Ontario, leader in mining research and Indigenous studies.
McGill University
#51Public36 36 programs· World-renowned university in Montreal, leader in medicine, law, and research.
McMaster University
#127Public24 24 programs· Public university in Hamilton (ON), leader in medicine, engineering, and research.
Memorial University of Newfoundland
#726Public21 21 programs· Largest university in Newfoundland and Labrador, accessible and maritime-focused.