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11 Best Business Administration (MBA) Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 11 Business Administration (MBA) universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

11 universities · ranked best first

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#39 in Canada Canada
#39 in Canada · by research impact
887,590 citations · h-index 314

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #211 (University of Calgary); 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

11 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

By level: 19 bachelor's and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 83% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Business Administration (MBA)?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Business Administration (MBA) in Canada?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business Administration (MBA) course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA) courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 5, ahead of Algonquin College (4).

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