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7 Best PhD Education Universities in Canada

Concordia University leads the 7 PhD Education universities in Canada at #465 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) and University of Prince Edward Island (#65 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 9 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Concordia University at #465 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Concordia University is cited most (3,307,423 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (8) and Curriculum & Instruction (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 89% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Prince Edward Island offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Education in Canada?

Concordia University (QS World #465), Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) and University of Prince Edward Island (#65 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Education in Canada?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Education course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Education courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study PhD Education online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most PhD Education courses in Canada?

University of Prince Edward Island, with 2, ahead of Concordia University (2).

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