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19 Best Built Environment Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 19 Built Environment universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of British Columbia (QS World #40) and Simon Fraser University (QS World #308). Across the whole list there are 39 courses to choose from.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

Built Environment at other levels

How these universities are ranked

4 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

19 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) and British Columbia (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

By level: 14 bachelor's, 7 diploma, 4 foundation and 3 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Built Environment (36) and Building Surveying (3). The usual length is 4 years and 1 year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Algonquin College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of British Columbia is the least expensive at USD 40,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 45,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Built Environment in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of British Columbia (QS World #40) and Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Built Environment in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of British Columbia is the least expensive at about USD 40,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Built Environment in Canada?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Built Environment course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do 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 Built Environment courses in Canada?

Algonquin College, with 4, ahead of University of the Fraser Valley (4).

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