★ 81
QS World #5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yr
- Founded
- 1209
25 Best Science Master's Universities Worldwide
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
25 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 78
QS World #7
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CHF 1,000 – CHF 1,500/yr
- Founded
- 1855
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Australian National University
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia · Public University
★ 78
QS World #30
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 40,000 – AUD 54,000/yr
- Founded
- 1946
★ 77
QS World #24
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 3,000 – EUR 4,000/yr
- Founded
- 2010
★ 76
QS World #40
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yr
- Founded
- 1909
★ 75
QS World #34
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yr
- Founded
- 1908
★ 73
QS World #59
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 3,000 – EUR 4,000/yr
- Founded
- 2018
★ 70
QS World #46
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
- Founded
- 1897
★ 70
QS World #87
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
- Founded
- 1386
★ 70
QS World #59
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- EUR 450 – EUR 650/yr
- Founded
- 1472
★ 69
QS World #75
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- SEK 135,000 – SEK 180,000/yr
- Founded
- 1666
★ 69
QS World #32
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- JPY 640,000 – JPY 860,000/yr
- Founded
- 1877
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, Australian National University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Science cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Science in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Science at Master's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Science at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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