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8 Best Environmental Engineering Universities in Canada

University of Waterloo leads the 8 Environmental Engineering universities in Canada at #119 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211). The universities on this list offer 2 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #119 (University of Waterloo) to #378 (University of Saskatchewan); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,947,778 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Waterloo, founded in 1957. University of Waterloo is the largest, with 42,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 4.5 Years. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (78% of courses with a stated intake). University of Northern British Columbia offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Environmental Engineering in Canada?

University of Waterloo (QS World #119), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Environmental Engineering in Canada?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Environmental Engineering course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 4.5 Years the next most common.

When do Environmental Engineering courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Environmental Engineering courses in Canada?

University of Northern British Columbia, with 2, ahead of College of the Rockies (1).

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