9 Best Hospitality & Tourism Universities in Canada

College of the Rockies tops our list of 9 Hospitality & Tourism universities in Canada on research impact (485,494 citations). It is followed by Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (#84 in Canada). Across the whole list there are 32 courses to choose from.

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9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

1Best overall

#52 in Canada Canada

College of the Rockies

Public University · 3 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

—Tuition (indicative)

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Admissions open

#52 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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2Top pick

#60 in Canada Canada

Northern Lights College

Public University · 8 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

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Admissions open

#60 in Canada · by research impact

485,494 citations · h-index 226

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3Top pick

#84 in Canada Canada

Cégep de Saint-Jérôme

Public University · 1 course in Hospitality & Tourism

Gestion d’un établissement de restauration

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#84 in Canada · by research impact

136,503 citations · h-index 132

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4Ranked

#88 in Canada Canada

Mount Saint Vincent University

Public University · 1 course in Hospitality & Tourism

Bachelor of Professional Studies - Tourism and HospitalityBachelor's Degree

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—International

Admissions open

#88 in Canada · by research impact

100,025 citations · h-index 121

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5Ranked

#89 in Canada Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Public University · 8 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

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—International

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#89 in Canada · by research impact

99,278 citations · h-index 124

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6Ranked

#99 in Canada Canada

University of the Fraser Valley

Public University · 2 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

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—International

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#99 in Canada · by research impact

41,714 citations · h-index 84

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7Ranked

#101 in Canada Canada

Vancouver Community College

Public University · 4 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

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—International

Admissions open

#101 in Canada · by research impact

30,454 citations · h-index 75

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8Ranked

#120 in Canada Canada

Algonquin College

Public University · 4 courses in Hospitality & Tourism

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#120 in Canada · by research impact

13,898 citations · h-index 59

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9Ranked

#122 in Canada Canada

Durham College

Public University · 1 course in Hospitality & Tourism

Event Planning (Co-op option available)Diploma

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#122 in Canada · by research impact

12,278 citations · h-index 54

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Public Hospitality & Tourism universities

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Public Universities Public Bachelor's Universities Bachelor's Universities Public Business & Management Universities Business & Management Universities Public Medicine & Health Sciences Universities Medicine & Health Sciences Universities Public Social Sciences & Psychology Universities Social Sciences & Psychology Universities Public Arts, Design & Architecture Universities

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. College of the Rockies has the largest research record in this group, with 485,494 citations and an h-index of 226.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 11 diploma, 3 bachelor's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Hospitality & Tourism (26), Event Management (3), Hospitality Management (1) and Culinary Arts (1). The usual length is 2 years and 4 Years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake). Northern Lights College offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Hospitality & Tourism?

College of the Rockies (#52 in Canada), Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (#84 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Hospitality & Tourism in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Hospitality & Tourism course take in Canada?

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

When do Hospitality & Tourism courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Hospitality & Tourism online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Hospitality & Tourism courses in Canada?

Northern Lights College, with 8, ahead of Thompson Rivers University (8).

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