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4 Best Data Science Universities in Canada

Of the 4 Data Science universities in Canada, University of Calgary ranks highest at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Thompson Rivers University (#89 in Canada) and MacEwan University (#93 in Canada). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Calgary at #211 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,809,658 citations).

Public, private and where they are

4 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 3 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and Two semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (40% of courses with a stated intake). Thompson Rivers University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Data Science in Canada?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), Thompson Rivers University (#89 in Canada) and MacEwan University (#93 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Data Science in Canada?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Data Science course take in Canada?

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

When do Data Science courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Data Science courses in Canada?

Thompson Rivers University, with 2, ahead of Durham College (1).

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