8 Best Master's Science Universities in Canada

Of the 8 Master's Science universities in Canada, University of British Columbia ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) and Lakehead University (#41 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 14 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #40 #8 in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University of British Columbia

Public University · 1 course in Master's Science

Master of Science BioinformaticsMaster's Degree

CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1908Founded

60,000Students

18,000International

Admissions open

#40 QS World University Rankings 2026

#8 in Canada

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2Top pick

#39 in Canada Canada

Wilfrid Laurier University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Science

ChemistryMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#39 in Canada · by research impact

887,590 citations · h-index 314

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3Top pick

#41 in Canada Canada

Lakehead University

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Science

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#41 in Canada · by research impact

727,342 citations · h-index 288

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4Ranked

#69 in Canada Canada

Acadia University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Science

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—International

Admissions open

#69 in Canada · by research impact

305,460 citations · h-index 181

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5Ranked

#70 in Canada Canada

St. Francis Xavier University

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Science

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—International

Admissions open

#70 in Canada · by research impact

282,806 citations · h-index 192

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6Ranked

#72 in Canada Canada

Mount Allison University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Science

Master of ScienceMaster's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#72 in Canada · by research impact

203,537 citations · h-index 169

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7Ranked

#92 in Canada Canada

Bishop's University

Public University · 1 course in Master's Science

Master of Science (M.Sc.)Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#92 in Canada · by research impact

81,893 citations · h-index 117

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8Ranked

#109 in Canada Canada

Concordia University College of Alberta

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Science

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

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—International

Admissions open

#109 in Canada · by research impact

19,442 citations · h-index 60

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of British Columbia at #40 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of British Columbia has the largest research record in this group, with 32,977,394 citations and an h-index of 1,352.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 0 private institutions. By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (12), Environmental Science (1) and Chemistry (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and 16 Months. 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). Acadia University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Master's Science?

University of British Columbia (QS World #40), Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) and Lakehead University (#41 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Science in Canada?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 16 Months the next most common.

When do Master's Science 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 Master's Science courses in Canada?

Acadia University, with 4, ahead of St. Francis Xavier University (2).

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