36 Best Master's Universities in Canada

Of the 36 Master's universities in Canada, University of Toronto, Scarborough ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40). Across the whole list there are 253 courses to choose from.

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25Ranked

#92 in Canada Canada

Bishop's University

Public University · 5 courses in Master's

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#92 in Canada · by research impact

81,893 citations · h-index 117

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26Ranked

#95 in Canada Canada

Royal Roads University

Public University · 1 course in Master's

Master of ArtsMaster's Degree

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#95 in Canada · by research impact

53,830 citations · h-index 107

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27Ranked

#97 in Canada Canada

St. Paul University

Public University · 6 courses in Master's

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#97 in Canada · by research impact

43,980 citations · h-index 90

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28Ranked

#99 in Canada Canada

University of the Fraser Valley

Public University · 2 courses in Master's

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#99 in Canada · by research impact

41,714 citations · h-index 84

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29Ranked

#109 in Canada Canada

Concordia University College of Alberta

Public University · 8 courses in Master's

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#109 in Canada · by research impact

19,442 citations · h-index 60

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30Ranked

#112 in Canada Canada

Humber College

Public University · 5 courses in Master's

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#112 in Canada · by research impact

16,473 citations · h-index 55

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31Ranked

#121 in Canada Canada

Seneca College

Public University · 1 course in Master's

Master of Artificial Intelligence Design & DevelopmentMaster's Degree

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#121 in Canada · by research impact

13,712 citations · h-index 54

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32Ranked

#122 in Canada Canada

Durham College

Public University · 4 courses in Master's

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#122 in Canada · by research impact

12,278 citations · h-index 54

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33Ranked

#126 in Canada Canada

St. Anne University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's

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#126 in Canada · by research impact

9,823 citations · h-index 53

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34Ranked

#129 in Canada Canada

Redeemer College

Public University · 2 courses in Master's

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#129 in Canada · by research impact

9,328 citations · h-index 42

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35Ranked

#140 in Canada Canada

Canadian Mennonite University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's

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#140 in Canada · by research impact

3,426 citations · h-index 30

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36Ranked

#142 in Canada Canada

Regent College

Public University · 10 courses in Master's

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#142 in Canada · by research impact

2,046 citations · h-index 23

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How these universities 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).

Public, private and where they are

36 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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 many public universities offer Master's in Canada?

36 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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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