Top Universities and Subject Rankings
Canada is known for its well-organized higher education system and strong academic standards, having 28 top institutions worldwide (according to QS rankings). Universities in Canada are well-known for their academic and employer reputations, as well as their research influence.
According to the University of Toronto, McGill University, and the University of British Columbia's rankings for 2022, they aced it and arrived in the top 50 world institutions. Aside from Canada's three best institutions, the country's law schools, medical schools, business schools, and engineering schools all enjoy a strong international reputation.
The rankings of Canadian universities are established by several agencies based on their perspectives on quality and innovation, teaching excellence, research standards, employability, alumni outcomes, and other factors. The rankings of Canadian universities are listed here, according to two of the most widely used ranking agencies: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).
Rankings of Canadian Universities in the World
The top Canadian universities, according to their QS and THE rankings in 2022, are listed below:
University/college |
QS World Rankings |
Times Higher Education |
University of Toronto |
#26 |
#18 |
McGill University |
#27 |
#44 |
University of British Columbia |
#46 |
#37 |
Université de Montréal |
#111 |
#88 |
University of Alberta |
#126 |
#125 |
Mcmaster University |
#140 |
#80 |
University of Waterloo |
#149 |
#201-250 |
Western University |
#170 |
#201-250 |
University of Ottawa |
#230 |
#162 |
University of Calgary |
#235 |
#201-250 |
Queen's University |
#240 |
#251-300 |
Dalhousie University |
#272 |
#251-300 |
Simon Fraser University |
#298 |
#201-250 |
University of Victoria |
#334 |
#301-350 |
Laval University |
#414 |
#251-300 |
University of Saskatchewan |
#458 |
#501-600 |
York University |
#494 |
#401-500 |
Concordia University |
#521-530 |
#601-800 |
University of Guelph |
#581-590 |
#501-600 |
Carleton University |
#601-650 |
#601-800 |
National University Rankings in Canada
Universities in Canada are ranked for a variety of factors in addition to being globally renowned. Macleans is one of the most well-known ranking companies in Canada, offering national rankings for colleges. The following table lists the top 15 Canadian institutions, as well as their rankings for innovation and educational quality:
Rank in 2022 |
Best Overall |
Rank in 2022 |
Highest Quality |
Rank in 2022 |
Most Innovative |
#1 |
UToronto |
#1 |
UToronto |
#1 |
UToronto |
#2 |
UBC |
#2 |
McGill University |
#2 |
University of Waterloo |
#3 |
University of Waterloo |
#3 |
UBC |
#3 |
UBC |
#4 |
McGill University |
#4 |
University of Waterloo |
#4 |
McGill University |
#5 |
McMaster University |
#5 |
McMaster University |
#5 |
McMaster University |
#6 |
University of Alberta |
#6 |
Queen's University |
#6 |
University of Alberta |
#7 |
Queen's University |
#7 |
Western University |
#7 |
Queen's University |
#8 |
Western University |
#8 |
University of Alberta |
#8 |
Western University |
#9 |
University of Montréal |
#9 |
Dalhousie University |
#9 |
Simon Fraser University |
#10 |
SFU |
#10 |
University of Montréal |
#10 |
University of Calgary |
#11 |
University of Calgary University |
#11 |
SFU |
#11 |
University of Montréal |
#12 |
Dalhousie University |
#12 |
University of Calgary |
#12 |
University of Guelph |
#13 |
University of Guelph |
#13 |
University of Victoria |
#13 |
Dalhousie University |
#14 |
University of Victoria |
#14 |
University of Guelph |
#14 |
Ryerson University |
#15 |
Ryerson University |
#15 |
University of Ottawa |
#15 |
University of Victoria |
International students must get a student visa in order to study in the United States. A study permit in Canada might take up to 8 weeks to process. As a result, students should apply early to guarantee that they have enough time to get a study visa before arriving in the country.
Subject-wise University Rankings in Canada
Business, management, finance, pharmacy, business analytics, data science, and engineering are some of the most popular higher education degrees in Canada. Canadian universities provide an almost limitless number of academic degrees and specialties. One of the advantages of these solutions is their international and national recognition.
Apart from being recognised for overall performance, Canadian universities are ranked for a variety of courses according to QS topic rankings.
Ranking of MBA Programs in Canada
In Canada, an MBA programme lasts two years and costs anywhere from 20,000 to 80,000 CAD, depending on the university. In the recent decade, this professional training has exploded in popularity. Each year, business schools in Canada get a large number of applications and serve a large foreign student population.
Here are some of the Canadian universities ranking for MBA courses:
University |
Business School |
QS Rankings in 2022 |
Times Higher Education Rankings in 2022 |
University of Toronto |
Rotman School of Management |
#38 |
#24 |
McGill University |
Desautels Faculty of Management |
#60 |
#82 |
Queen’s University |
Smith School of Business |
#151-200 |
#176-200 |
York University |
Schulich School of Business |
#114 |
#101-125 |
University of British Columbia |
Sauder School of Business |
#45 |
#28 |
University of Alberta |
Alberta School of Business |
#121 |
#90 |
Western University |
Ivey Business School |
#74 |
#126-150 |
Financial Rankings of Canadian Universities
Obtaining a master's degree in finance in Canada allows you to develop skills in analysing and understanding economic trends, financial markets, assets, liabilities, and investments. The following are the rankings for finance courses at Canadian universities:
University |
QS Rankings 2022 |
Times Higher Education Rankings 2022 |
University of Toronto |
#27 |
#24 |
University of British Columbia |
#43 |
#28 |
McGill University |
#85 |
#82 |
Queen’s University |
#101-150 |
#176-200 |
Universite de Montreal |
#99 |
#98 |
University of Alberta |
#101-150 |
#90 |
University of Waterloo |
#101-150 |
#176-200 |
Engineering University Rankings in Canada
Engineering Colleges in Canada use a scientific approach to teaching and place a strong emphasis on industry-relevant education. Not only are master's degrees in engineering popular, but Btech programmes in Canada also attract a large number of overseas students, despite the high expense.
Those interested in pursuing a master's degree in engineering in Canada can select from a variety of specialties. Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering management, biomedical, aerospace, computer, chemical, and electrical engineering are just a few examples. The following are the rankings of engineering colleges in Canada:
University |
Computer Science QS Ranking 2022 |
Chemical Engineering QS Rankings 2022 |
Civil and Structural Engineering QS Rankings 2022 |
University of British Columbia |
#25 |
#51 |
#25 |
University of Waterloo |
#22 |
#78 |
#51-100 |
University of Alberta |
#109 |
#97 |
#101-150 |
University of Toronto |
#11 |
#26 |
#34 |
McGill University |
#49 |
#47 |
#43 |
Universite de Montreal |
#61 |
#101-150 |
#101-150 |
Queen’s University |
#132 |
#201-250 |
#151-200 |
Ranking of Pharmacy Schools in Canada
Pharmacy is one of the most popular degrees in Canada, and the table below lists the best schools and institutions in the country that offer it:
University |
QS Rankings |
Times Higher Education Rankings |
University of British Columbia |
#26 |
339 |
Dalhousie University |
#151-200 |
#201-250 |
University of Alberta |
#62 |
#78 |
Western University |
#151-200 |
#125-1560 |
University of Montreal |
#71 |
#65 |
University of Toronto |
#10 |
#6 |
McGill University |
#25 |
#24 |
Ranking of Law Schools in Canada
Law schools in Canada are well-known for their JD and LLM degrees, as well as other exciting legal courses such as criminal justice, forensic science, and so on. If you want to study law at a university in Canada, check out the list below of the best law schools in the country:
University |
QS Ranking |
Times Higher Education Ranking |
University of Toronto |
#17 |
#14 |
McGill University |
#25 |
#16 |
University of British Columbia |
#42 |
#33 |
Université de Montréal |
#101-150 |
#93 |
University of Ottawa |
#101-150 |
#126-150 |
York University |
#101-150 |
#43 |
Queen’s University |
#151-200 |
#126-150 |
Graduate Employability Ranking of Canadian Universities
Graduate Employment Ranking is one of the most essential variables in determining whether a university is good or not. In the QS Employability Rankings, 16 Canadian universities are ranked among the best in the world for improving graduate employability. The following are ten of them, along with their ranks:
University |
Canadian Rank |
Global Rank |
Average CTC Offered In CAD |
University of Toronto |
#1 |
#16 |
91,853 |
University of Waterloo |
#2 |
#25 |
67,436 |
University of Alberta |
#3 |
#87 |
69,100 |
McMater University |
#4 |
#98 |
61,170 |
Queen’s University |
#5 |
#101-110 |
65,125 |
Western University |
#6 |
#121-130 |
61,000 |
University of Calgary |
#7 |
#131-140 |
69,800 |
Université de Montréal |
#8 |
#171-180 |
64,984 |
University of Victoria |
#9 |
#251-300 |
62,292 |
Carleton University |
#10 |
#301-500 |
60,500 |
The government's principal concern is education, which is reflected in the rankings of Canadian institutions. The number of institutions in the top 100 is lower than in the United Kingdom and the United States. Nonetheless, Canada is a popular study location for overseas students. Its universities are largely recognized for their research initiatives across the world. Their employability and industrial prospects are also predicted to increase in the near future.