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47 Best Engineering Universities in Canada

Of the 47 Engineering universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. McGill University (QS World #32) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 305 courses to choose from.

47 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
28Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
29Ranked
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada
#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189
33Ranked
UD Université du Québec en Outaouais logo
#74 in Canada Canada
#74 in Canada · by research impact
174,766 citations · h-index 146
41Ranked
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada
#120 in Canada · by research impact
13,898 citations · h-index 59
44Ranked
SA Southern Alberta Institute of Technology logo
#132 in Canada Canada
#132 in Canada · by research impact
8,054 citations · h-index 41
45Ranked
LC Lambton College logo
#137 in Canada Canada
#137 in Canada · by research impact
4,404 citations · h-index 31

By university type

How these universities 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 47 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (3), Quebec (1) and British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is McGill University, founded in 1821. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

What the courses look like

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.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 5 of these universities. McGill University is the least expensive at USD 37,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 40,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

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 many public universities offer Engineering in Canada?

47 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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