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45 Best Media & Communication Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 45 Media & Communication universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). Across the whole list there are 121 courses to choose from.

45 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University of Toronto

Public University · 4 courses in Media & Communication

CAD 52,000 – CAD 70,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1827Founded
97,000Students
27,000International
Admissions open
#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Canada

Media & Communication at other levels

How these universities are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 45 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Toronto, founded in 1827. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 77 bachelor's, 20 diploma, 7 foundation and 1 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Media & Communication (108), Media Studies (5), Journalism (3) and Digital Media (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). University of the Fraser Valley offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Waterloo is the least expensive at USD 42,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 45,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Media & Communication?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Media & Communication in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of Waterloo is the least expensive at about USD 42,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Media & Communication in Canada?

45 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Media & Communication courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Media & Communication online with a university in Canada?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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