4 Best Biotechnology Universities in Canada

Of the 4 Biotechnology universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada) and University of Prince Edward Island (#65 in Canada). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

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

University of Toronto

Public University · 2 courses in Biotechnology

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

#43 in Canada Canada

Ontario Tech University

Public University · 2 courses in Biotechnology

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#43 in Canada · by research impact

685,329 citations · h-index 273

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3Top pick

#65 in Canada Canada

University of Prince Edward Island

Public University · 1 course in Biotechnology

Biotechnology (BSc)Bachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#65 in Canada · by research impact

408,119 citations · h-index 189

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4Ranked

#122 in Canada Canada

Durham College

Public University · 2 courses in Biotechnology

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#122 in Canada · by research impact

12,278 citations · h-index 54

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Toronto at #29 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 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.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and Two semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). Durham College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Biotechnology?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada) and University of Prince Edward Island (#65 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Biotechnology in Canada?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Biotechnology course take in Canada?

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

When do Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology courses in Canada?

Durham College, with 2, ahead of Ontario Tech University (2).

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