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16 Best Early Childhood Education Universities in Canada

University of British Columbia leads the 16 Early Childhood Education universities in Canada at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Brock University (#38 in Canada) and Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 31 matching courses between them.

16 universities · ranked best first

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#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
484,868 citations · h-index 226

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of British Columbia at #40 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of British Columbia is cited most (33,059,650 citations).

Public, private and where they are

16 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 22 diploma, 8 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 90% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (83% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Early Childhood Education?

University of British Columbia (QS World #40), Brock University (#38 in Canada) and Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Early Childhood Education in Canada?

16 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Early Childhood Education course take in Canada?

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

When do Early Childhood Education courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Early Childhood Education online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Early Childhood Education courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 4, ahead of Northern Lights College (4).

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