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9 Best Accounting Universities in Canada

University of Calgary tops our list of 9 Accounting universities in Canada at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Concordia University (QS World #465) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #211 (University of Calgary) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Calgary has the largest research record in this group, with 14,809,658 citations and an h-index of 921.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 5 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 91% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Algonquin College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Accounting?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), Concordia University (QS World #465) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Accounting in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Accounting course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Accounting courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Accounting courses in Canada?

Algonquin College, with 2, ahead of MacEwan University (2).

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