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10 Best Economics Universities in Canada

University of Calgary leads the 10 Economics universities in Canada at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Saskatchewan (QS World #378) and University of Guelph (QS World #456) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

10 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

Economics at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #211 (University of Calgary) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,809,658 citations).

Public, private and where they are

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

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years and 3-4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake). University of Lethbridge offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Economics?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), University of Saskatchewan (QS World #378) and University of Guelph (QS World #456) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics in Canada?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3-4 years the next most common.

When do Economics 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 Economics courses in Canada?

University of Lethbridge, with 2, ahead of Columbia College (1).

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