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77 Best Business & Management Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 77 Business & Management universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). Across the whole list there are 614 courses to choose from.

77 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
25Ranked
BU Brock University logo
#38 in Canada Canada
#38 in Canada · by research impact
943,854 citations · h-index 304
26Ranked
WL Wilfrid Laurier University logo
#39 in Canada Canada
#39 in Canada · by research impact
887,590 citations · h-index 314
27Ranked
UL University of Lethbridge logo
#40 in Canada Canada
#40 in Canada · by research impact
823,882 citations · h-index 300
28Ranked
LU Lakehead University logo
#41 in Canada Canada
#41 in Canada · by research impact
727,342 citations · h-index 288
29Ranked
LU Laurentian University of Sudbury logo
#42 in Canada Canada
#42 in Canada · by research impact
704,181 citations · h-index 277
31Ranked
ÉD École des Hautes Études Commerciales logo
#47 in Canada Canada
#47 in Canada · by research impact
591,951 citations · h-index 305
36Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
38Ranked
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada
#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189
42Ranked
UM University of Moncton logo
#71 in Canada Canada
#71 in Canada · by research impact
280,752 citations · h-index 181
44Ranked
UD Université du Québec en Outaouais logo
#74 in Canada Canada
#74 in Canada · by research impact
174,766 citations · h-index 146

How these universities are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

77 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) and Quebec (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is McGill University, founded in 1821. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 299 bachelor's, 135 diploma, 48 master's and 25 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (549), Business Administration (MBA) (23), Accounting (11) and Marketing (11). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 90% are full-time and 17 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Bow Valley College offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. McGill University is the least expensive at USD 37,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Business & Management?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Business & Management in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McGill University is the least expensive at about USD 37,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Business & Management in Canada?

77 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Business & Management course take in Canada?

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

When do Business & Management courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Business & Management online with a university in Canada?

17 of these courses are listed as online.

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