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41 Best Computer Science Universities in Canada

Of the 41 Computer Science universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119). The universities on this list offer 75 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

14 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

41 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 59 bachelor's, 8 master's, 4 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. McMaster University 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 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 Computer Science?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McMaster University 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 Computer Science in Canada?

41 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Computer Science courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 7, ahead of Wilfrid Laurier University (5).

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