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13 Best Political Science Universities in Canada

University of Toronto, Mississauga tops our list of 13 Political Science universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151). The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Mississauga) to #358 (University of Victoria); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto, Mississauga is cited most (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

13 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Mount Allison University, founded in 1839. University of Waterloo is the largest, with 42,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 14 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake). Columbia College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Political Science?

University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29), University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Political Science in Canada?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Political Science course take in Canada?

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

When do Political Science courses start in Canada?

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

Which university has the most Political Science courses in Canada?

Columbia College, with 2, ahead of University of Toronto, Mississauga (2).

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