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253 Best Master's Programs in Canada

253 Master's courses are taught at 36 universities in Canada, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from University of Toronto, Scarborough, Sauder School of Business and University of British Columbia come first, because those universities rank highest.

217Master's Degree
CU Concordia University College of Alberta logo
#109 in Canada Canada

Master of Education

Concordia University College of Alberta — Program OverviewThe Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Concordia University College of Alberta is designed for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in the...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
223Master's Degree
CU Concordia University College of Alberta logo
#109 in Canada Canada

Master of Science

Concordia University College of Alberta — Course OverviewThe Master of Science program at Concordia University College of Alberta is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in scientific d...

Master's DegreeLevel
16 MonthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
236Master's Degree
SA St. Anne University logo
#126 in Canada Canada

Master of Biological Sciences

St. Anne University — La Maîtrise en Sciences biologiques à l'Université Saint-Anne est un programme qui offre une formation avancée dans divers domaines des sciences biologiques, allant de la...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 ansDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
238Master's Degree
RC Redeemer College logo
#129 in Canada Canada

Master of Education

Redeemer College — Master of Education OverviewThe Master of Education program at Redeemer College is designed for educators seeking to enhance their professional skills and deepen their un...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education

How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto, Scarborough is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (46), Social Sciences & Psychology (36), Education (29) and Medicine & Health Sciences (20). The usual length is 1–2 years and 520 hours. 90% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake). University of British Columbia offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Canada?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Master's course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 520 hours the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in Canada?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Canada?

University of British Columbia, with 23, ahead of Lakehead University (20).

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