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 listedCanadian Mennonite University
Private7 7 programs· Private university in Winnipeg (MB), founded on Mennonite values and social engagement.
Toronto Metropolitan University
#844Public14 14 programs· A public university in Toronto, Ontario, renowned for its career-focused and applied academic programs.
NSCAD University
Public5 5 programs· Public art and design school in Halifax, a pioneer in artistic education in Atlantic Canada.
OCAD University
Public7 7 programs· Public art and design university in Toronto, a pioneer in artistic education in Canada.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Public7 7 programs· Public polytechnic university in the Vancouver metropolitan region (BC).
Queen’s University
#215Public31 31 programs· Prestigious public university in Kingston (ON), recognized for Smith School of Business.
Redeemer University
Private11 11 programs· Christian liberal arts university in Ancaster, Ontario, offering personalized interdisciplinary education.
St. Mary’s University
Private7 7 programs· Private Catholic university in Calgary offering personalized liberal arts education in small classes.
Ontario Tech University
Public20 20 programs· Public university in Oshawa focused on technology, engineering, and applied sciences.
Tyndale University
Private9 9 programs· A private evangelical Christian university in Toronto offering undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, theology, and education.
Western University
#177Public25 25 programs· Public university in London (ON), renowned for medicine, business, and Ivey Business School.
Wilfrid Laurier University
Public24 24 programs· Public university in Waterloo and Brantford, recognized for its business school and co-op programs.
Yukon University
Public8 8 programs· Canada’s first Northern university, offering programs tailored to the North in Whitehorse.