If you're looking for a world-class education, Canada should be at the top of your list. The country is home to some of the best universities globally, and there are plenty of options to choose from. 

Depending on your area of interest, you can find schools that offer everything from business and engineering programs to liberal arts degrees.

Best universities in Canada

University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is one of the top schools in North America. With more than ninety thousand students enrolled. 

The institution provides a huge selection of engineering, business, scientific, and arts disciplines. One of the oldest universities in Canada is the University of Toronto. Famous alumni from the school include astronauts and Nobel Prize winners. According to the QS World University Rankings for 2018, the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto is the top law school in Canada. University details: -Students: more than 90,000 -Place: Canada, Toronto It was founded in 1827. (one of the oldest schools in Canada)

Offers more than 300 programs at all levels to over 90,000 students from around the world Each year, UofT welcomes thousands of International students from more than 150 countries

-Ranking: #17 in the world

-Faculty of Law ranked #best law school in Canada by QS

Tuition Fees:

 Domestic students - In-Province: $11,960 CAD

 International students - In-province: $32,220 CAD

Out-of-province: $40,820

Average tuition fees for the international student :

Law/Legal Studies : $27,000 Business & Commerce :

$16,000 Computer Science : $15,000 Economics : $14,400 Physical Sciences :

$12,500 Life Sciences: $11,300 Engineering

Technologies.:$16.800 Architecture/Landscape Studies:

In-province students - domestic tuition fees range from

around CAD 780 to over CAD 3800 per year .Out-of-province students - domestic tuition fees range from around CAD 1560 to over CAD 7650 per year.

Housing:

 On-campus housing is available for both

international and domestic students. U of T Housing offers a variety of accommodation options, including traditional residence halls, apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.Prices for shared rooms in resident halls start at CAD 560 per month, and prices for studio apartments start at CAD 2400 per month. Additional costs: Students should budget for additional living costs like food, transportation, and books/supplies in addition to tuition and lodging. Although the cost of living in Toronto is somewhat high, international students can apply for scholarships and financial aid programs.

University of McGill

McGill is a university in Montreal with a significant history that dates back to 1821.It's consistently ranked as one of the best universities in North America and worldwide. 

The school offers programs from undergraduate through to graduate-level studies, including degrees in arts & humanities, engineering & computer science, law, medicine, natural sciences, and social work. McGill's campus is spread across downtown Montréal with its many museums, shops, restaurants & bars within walking distance of the school.

University Information:

 -Number of students: 32000+ (including 6000

international students)   

 -Location: Montréal, Canada

-Established in 1821

Tuition fees:

Domestic students - In-province/Québec: $4088 CAD

Out-of-province/Québec $15248 CAD International students (incl. out of province) - $21,809 CAD.

Average tuition fees for the international student:

Engineering & Computer Science: $17.533  

Health Professions :$13,500

Humanities/Arts :$12000

Law/Legal Studies: 11,700

Natural Sciences & Maths.:11000

Social Sciences :$11000

-Housing:

 On-campus housing is available for both international and domestic students. McGill offers a variety of apartment styles, including singles, doubles, triples & quads, with prices ranging from $625 per month to over $1300 per month depending on location in Montreal

Other expenses: In addition to tuition & housing, students

should budget for additional living expenses such as food & transportation.

Other:

With more than 300 clubs and societies on campus, McGill University welcomes overseas students to join sports teams, intellectual clubs, and social gatherings. Students can also apply for scholarships and financial aid, and the institution offers a wide range of facilities for overseas students.

-University Information:

 -Number of students: 38000+ (including 8000 international students)        

 -Location: Montréal, Canada

-Established in 1821

University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a public research university with Vancouver and Kelowna, BC. UBC offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs in arts, humanities, sciences, business, law, medicine, and other professional disciplines.

The main UBC campus is located in Vancouver, one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities. The city is home to a diverse population of students, professionals, and immigrants worldwide.

UBC has two campuses in Vancouver: the main campus located in Point Grey and the Okanagan Campus situated in Kelowna.

-University

Information:

-Number of students: 59000+ (including 10000 international students)       

-Location: Vancouver and Kelowna, BC

-Established in 1908

Tuition fees:

 Domestic students - In-province/BC: $5568 CAD, Out-of-province/BC: $18,288 CAD International students (incl. out of province)

- $29,184 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the

program (2018)

Engineering & Computer Science: $25,029  

Health Professions :$21,000

Humanities/Arts :$14000

Law/Legal Studies: $13,500

Natural Sciences & Maths.: $12,100

Social Sciences :$11,200

-Housing: 

University dormitories and student housing are available to students. Some options include group living accommodations such as townhouses or flats in various areas across campus, with prices starting at $450/month.

Other:

 UBC has over 300 clubs and societies that allow students to participate in various activities. There are also several scholarships and financial aid opportunities available. The university provides extensive services for international students, such as orientation programs, academic advising, and counselling.

-Location:

The main UBC campus is located in Vancouver, BC, a

beautiful and livable city. The city has a diverse population of students,

professionals, and immigrants from all over the world.

-University Information:

 -Number of students: 59000+ (including 10000 international students)    

McMaster University

McMaster University, one of the top research universities in Canada, is located in Hamilton. This university offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels with over 25-degree types available, including engineering, business & economics, science & humanities. There are approximately 30 student clubs for students to participate in, ranging from academic groups to sports teams.

University Information:

 -Number of students: 23000+ (including

international students)        

-Established in 1887

Tuition fees: In-province/Ontario residents :$6700 CAD

Out-of-province/International Residents : $17,500 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the

program (2018)

Engineering & Computer Science: $26,525 Health

Professions :$24,625 Humanities/Arts :$18,075 Law/Legal Studies: $25,775

Natural Sciences & Maths.: $22.925 Social Sciences :$20,475

-Housing: 

McMaster University offers students a range of on-campus housing options. Prices start at $425/month.

Other:

 The McMaster University campus is home to the Robert Sutherland Health Sciences Library, one of Canada's most essential health sciences libraries. It has a collection of over 900,000 items and provides access to electronic resources totalling more than 26 million items.

-Location:

McMaster University is located in Hamilton, Ontario, a

smaller city about an hour away from Toronto. The campus is situated on the

edge of the town and has beautiful views of the surrounding area.

-University Information:

    -Number of students: 23000+ (including international students)

Université de Montréal

The school offers over 350 programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels with many different areas of

study to choose from, including arts & humanities, social sciences, natural sciences/maths., law/legal studies, engineering/computer science, health disciplines, and fine arts.  

-University

Information:

 -Number of Students:46000+ (including

international students)        

‑Established in 1919

Tuition fees: 

In-province/Quebec residents :$1550 CAD Out-of-province/International Residents : $4800 CAD Average tuition fees for international student by program (2018)

 Arts & humanities : $5375 Humanities/Arts

:$4625 Law/Legal Studies: $5450 Natural Sciences & Maths.: $4800 Social

Sciences :$4375 Engineering&Computer Science: $6750 Health Professions

:$5525 Fine Arts: $6875

-Housing:

 The Université de Montréal offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $380/month

-Location:

The Université de Montréal is located in downtown

Montreal, the largest city in Quebec and one of the largest cities in Canada.

The city is well known for its festivals, international events, and sports teams.

University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is a public research university

located in Edmonton, Alberta. The school offers over 500-degree types at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including engineering & computer science, health disciplines, arts & humanities, natural sciences/maths, social sciences, law/legal studies and business. 

There are hundreds of clubs for students to get involved in and many organizations to participate in. There are also opportunities to volunteer and gain hands-on experience around the city.  

-University Information:

 -Number of Students:28000+ (including

international students)        

‑Established in 1908

Tuition fees: In-province/Alberta residents :$1400 CAD

Out-of-province/International Residents : $3950 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by a program (2018)

Arts & humanities: $4225 Humanities/Arts :$3875 Law&Legal Studies:

$4350 Natural Sciences /Maths.: $4050 Social Sciences:$3700

Engineering&Computer Science: $5775 Health Professions :$4825 Fine Arts: $7300

-Housing: 

The University of Alberta offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $375/month

-Location:

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and the second-largest city in

Canada. The city is home to many festivals, events, and attractions, including West Edmonton Mall-the largest mall in North America.

University Information:

 -Number of students:28000+

Simon Fraser University

The school offers over 500 programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels with many different areas of

study to choose from, including biology/life sciences, computer science, health disciplines, fine arts & humanities; mathematics/statistics; natural sciences, social sciences, business and education. 

SFU also has a co-op program that allows students to gain work experience while completing their degrees.

-University Information:

 -Number of students:35000+ (including international students)        

‑Established in 1965

Tuition fees: In-province/British Columbia residents

:$6000 CAD Out-of-province/International Residents: $14,000 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the

program (2018).

Arts & humanities : $6075

Humanities&Arts: $5425 Law&Legal Studies: $6250 Natural Sciences

/Maths.: $5775 Social Sciences:$5400 Business&Education: $6875

Engineering&Computer Science: $7875 Health Professions :$7350 Fine Arts: N/A

-Housing: Simon Fraser University offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $575/month

-Location:

Columbia. Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver and the third-largest city in British Columbia. The city is home to many parks, trails, and events. It also has excellent public transportation options making it easy to get around.

York University

York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario. The school offers over 400 programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels with many different areas of study to choose

from, including business, social sciences, fine arts, health disciplines, education, engineering & computer science, mathematics/statistics and natural sciences. York also has a co-op program that allows students to gain work experience while completing their degrees.

University Information:

 -Number of students:21800+ (including international students)        

-Established in 1959

Tuition fees: 

In-province/Ontario residents $8750 CAD Out-of province/International Residents: $21,500 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the program (2018)

Arts & humanities :$7525 Humanities&Arts: $6500

Law&Legal Studies: $8150 Business Management.:$8025 Natural Sciences

/Maths.: N/A Social Sciences:$7350 Education: $9875 Engineering&Computer

Science: $11,775 Fine Arts: N/A Health Professions :$11,500

-Housing:

 York University offers a variety of on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $575/month

-Location:

York University is located in Toronto, Ontario. The city of Toronto is the capital and largest city of Canada, with over six

million residents. It has a large selection of shopping malls, restaurants and attractions, including Casa Loma-the most visited site in all of Canada!

Dalhousie University

The Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The school offers over 200 programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels with many different areas of study to choose from, including health disciplines, natural sciences & mathematics; engineering & computer science: business management: social sciences: humanities/arts and education.

Dalhousie also has a co-op program that allows students to gain work experience while completing their degrees.

-University Information:

-Number of students:17000+ (including international students) 

 -Established in 1818

Tuition fees: In-province/Nova Scotia residents :$8950

CAD Out-of-province/International Residents: $20,000 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the program (2018)

 Arts & humanities: $6575 Humanities&Arts:

N/A Law&Legal Studies: $6325 Business Management.:$6625 Social Sciences:

N/A Natural Sciences /Maths.: N/A Engineering&Computer Science: $8775

Health Professions :$11125 Fine Arts: N/A Education :$9925

-Housing: The Dalhousie University offers a variety of

on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $575/month

-Location:

The Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with over 400,000 residents. The city has great nightlife with many pubs and restaurants to choose from.

University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is a public research university located in Ontario. The school offers over 200 programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels with many different areas of study to choose from, including health disciplines; natural sciences & mathematics: engineering&computer science: social sciences: humanities/arts and business management.

University Information:

 -Number of students:37000+ (including international students)        

-Established in 1848

Tuition fees: In-province/Ontario residents $8850

Out-of-province/International Residents: $12,500 CAD

Average tuition fees for the international student by the

program (2018).

Arts & humanities: $11,025 Humanities&Arts: $9875

Law&Legal Studies: $14,550 Business Management.:$13,525 Social

Sciences:$12,075 Natural Sciences /Maths.: N/A Engineering&Computer Science:

$16,775 Health Professions 

:$16,025 Fine Arts: N/A Education :$16,525

-Housing: The University of Ottawa offers a variety of

on-campus housing options for students. Prices start at $575/month

-Location:

The University of Ottawa is located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in Canada, with a population of over one million residents. Ottawa is home to many museums, historical landmarks and international embassies, which gives the town an influential culture.

Other Universities

11. Queen's University

12. Carleton University

13. Concordia University

14. Ryerson University

15. Brock University

16. Trent University

17. Thompson Rivers University

18. University of Victoria  

(19) Royal Roads University  

(20) Capilano University

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