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9 Best International Business Universities in Canada

Of the 9 International Business universities in Canada, University of Toronto, Scarborough ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough) to #308 (Simon Fraser University); 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. 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

By level: 10 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calgary offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for International Business?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), University of Waterloo (QS World #119) 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 International Business in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an International Business course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do International Business 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 International Business courses in Canada?

University of Calgary, with 2, ahead of Simon Fraser University (2).

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