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12 Best Bachelor's Sports & Recreation Universities in Canada

Of the 12 Bachelor's Sports & Recreation universities in Canada, University of Western Ontario ranks highest at #151 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Dalhousie University (QS World #283). The universities on this list offer 30 matching courses between them.

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6Ranked
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#38 in Canada Canada

Brock University

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Sports & Recreation

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#38 in Canada · by research impact
943,854 citations · h-index 304
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#74 in Canada Canada

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Sports & Recreation

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#74 in Canada · by research impact
174,766 citations · h-index 146
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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #151 (University of Western Ontario) to #358 (University of Victoria); 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 12 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Sports & Recreation (27), Exercise Science (2) and Coaching Science (1). The usual length is 4 years and 90 cr.. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). Brock University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Sports & Recreation in Canada?

University of Western Ontario (QS World #151), University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Dalhousie University (QS World #283) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Sports & Recreation in Canada?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Sports & Recreation course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 90 cr. the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Sports & Recreation courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Sports & Recreation courses in Canada?

Brock University, with 8, ahead of University of Calgary (7).

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