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9 Best Finance Universities in Canada

University of Toronto, Scarborough leads the 9 Finance universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 14 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough) to #211 (University of Calgary); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto, Scarborough has the largest research record in this group, with 60,070,457 citations and an h-index of 1,801.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Wilfrid Laurier University, founded in 1911. University of Lethbridge is the largest, with 8,051 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 8 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Finance in Canada?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Finance in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Finance course take in Canada?

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

When do Finance courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Finance courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 4, ahead of Cambrian College (2).

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