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10 Best Master's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Canada

Of the 10 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Canada, University of British Columbia ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Regina (#37 in Canada) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 38 matching courses between them.

10 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
9Ranked
SP St. Paul University logo
#97 in Canada Canada
#97 in Canada · by research impact
43,980 citations · h-index 90
10Ranked
RC Regent College logo
#142 in Canada Canada
#142 in Canada · by research impact
2,046 citations · h-index 23

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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of British Columbia is cited most (32,977,394 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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 Social Sciences & Psychology (36), Communication & Media (1) and Sociology (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Regent College offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Master's Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of British Columbia (QS World #40), University of Regina (#37 in Canada) 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 Master's Social Sciences & Psychology in Canada?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Canada?

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

When do Master's Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Canada?

Regent College, with 10, ahead of Wilfrid Laurier University (9).

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