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15 Best Civil Engineering Universities in Canada

Of the 15 Civil Engineering universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

7 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 (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

15 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: 13 bachelor's, 6 diploma and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Civil Engineering in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Civil Engineering in Canada?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Civil Engineering course take in Canada?

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

When do Civil Engineering courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Civil Engineering courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 4, ahead of University of Calgary (3).

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