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44 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 44 Agriculture & Environment universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and McGill University (QS World #32) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 129 matching courses between them.

44 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
UT University of Toronto, Scarborough logo
QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada
#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Canada
5Ranked
WA University of Waterloo logo
QS World #119 #11 in Canada Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

University of Waterloo

Public University · 3 courses in Agriculture & Environment

CAD 48,500 – CAD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1957Founded
42,000Students
8,000International
Admissions open
#119 QS World University Rankings 2026
#11 in Canada
13Ranked
UM University of Manitoba logo
#27 in Canada Canada

University of Manitoba

Public University · 4 courses in Agriculture & Environment

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#27 in Canada · by research impact
7,729,839 citations · h-index 643
21Ranked
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada

College of the Rockies

Public University · 8 courses in Agriculture & Environment

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#52 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
24Ranked
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada
#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189

How these universities are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #378 (University of Saskatchewan); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 44 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (2), Quebec (1) and British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is McGill University, founded in 1821. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 84 bachelor's, 16 master's, 12 diploma and 2 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Agriculture & Environment (116), Environmental Management (5), Sustainable Development (3) and Animal Science (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). College of the Rockies offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. McGill University is the least expensive at USD 37,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and McGill University (QS World #32) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McGill University is the least expensive at about USD 37,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

44 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in Canada?

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

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Agriculture & Environment courses in Canada?

College of the Rockies, with 8, ahead of Nipissing University (8).

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