8 Best Bachelor's Built Environment Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 8 Bachelor's Built Environment universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and York University (QS World #333) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 14 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University of Toronto

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Built Environment

CAD 52,000 – CAD 70,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1827Founded

97,000Students

27,000International

Admissions open

#29 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Canada

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2Top pick

QS World #308 #19 in Canada Canada

Simon Fraser University

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Built Environment

Urban StudiesBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#308 QS World University Rankings 2026

#19 in Canada

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3Top pick

QS World #333 #20 in Canada Canada

York University

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Built Environment

Cities, Regions, PlanningBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#333 QS World University Rankings 2026

#20 in Canada

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4Ranked

#30 in Canada Canada

Université du Québec à Montréal

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Built Environment

UrbanismeBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#30 in Canada · by research impact

3,204,127 citations · h-index 466

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5Ranked

ÉD

#45 in Canada Canada

École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Built Environment

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#45 in Canada · by research impact

665,581 citations · h-index 234

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6Ranked

#71 in Canada Canada

University of Moncton

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Built Environment

Génie civilBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#71 in Canada · by research impact

280,752 citations · h-index 181

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7Ranked

#91 in Canada Canada

Nipissing University

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Built Environment

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#91 in Canada · by research impact

82,904 citations · h-index 110

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8Ranked

#120 in Canada Canada

Algonquin College

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Built Environment

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#120 in Canada · by research impact

13,898 citations · h-index 59

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #333 (York University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Toronto, founded in 1827. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Built Environment (11) and Building Surveying (3). The usual length is 4 years and 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). Algonquin College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Built Environment in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and York University (QS World #333) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Built Environment in Canada?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Built Environment course take in Canada?

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

When do Bachelor's Built Environment 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 Bachelor's Built Environment courses in Canada?

Algonquin College, with 4, ahead of École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec (2).

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