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37 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 37 Economics & Public Policy universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 77 courses to choose from.

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University of Toronto, Scarborough

Public University · 4 courses in Economics & Public Policy

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#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
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Economics & Public Policy at other levels

Bachelor's Economics & Public Policy

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Public Economics & Public Policy universities

How these universities are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 37 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (2) 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: 68 bachelor's, 3 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Economics & Public Policy (63), Economics (11) and Public Policy (3). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake). University of the Fraser Valley offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 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 45,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Economics & Public Policy in Canada?

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 Economics & Public Policy 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 Economics & Public Policy in Canada?

37 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in Canada?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in Canada?

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

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in Canada?

University of the Fraser Valley, with 7, ahead of Thompson Rivers University (6).

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