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305 Best Engineering Programs in Canada

305 Engineering courses are taught at 47 universities in Canada, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Toronto, McGill University and University of British Columbia come first, because those universities rank highest.

271Diploma
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#138 in Canada Canada

Chemical Engineering Technician

Cambrian College — The Chemical Engineering Technician diploma program at Cambrian College equips students with essential knowledge and skills needed to work in various sectors of the chemi...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
273Program
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#138 in Canada Canada

Chemical Engineering Technology

Cambrian College — The Chemical Engineering Technology degree program at Cambrian College provides students with a solid foundation in the principles of chemical engineering, coupled with p...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
275Diploma
CC Cambrian College logo
#138 in Canada Canada

Civil Engineering Technician

Cambrian College — The Civil Engineering Technician Diploma program at Cambrian College is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful caree...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
277Program
CC Cambrian College logo
#138 in Canada Canada

Civil Engineering Technology

Cambrian College — The Civil Engineering Technology program at Cambrian College equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastruc...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering

Engineering at other levels

How these courses are ranked

15 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. 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 145 bachelor's, 55 diploma, 19 foundation and 14 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (275), Mechatronics Engineering (5), Civil Engineering (4) and Environmental Engineering (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 35 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Engineering?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), McGill University (QS World #32) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Engineering in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McGill University is the least expensive at about USD 37,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Engineering course take in Canada?

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

When do Engineering courses start in Canada?

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

Which university has the most Engineering courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 35, ahead of Northern Lights College (33).

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