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6 Best Anthropology Universities in Canada

Of the 6 Anthropology universities in Canada, University of Calgary ranks highest at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and Concordia University (QS World #465). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #211 (University of Calgary) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,809,658 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calgary offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Anthropology?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and Concordia University (QS World #465) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Anthropology in Canada?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Anthropology course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Anthropology 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 Anthropology courses in Canada?

University of Calgary, with 2, ahead of University of Lethbridge (1).

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