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43 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Canada

Of the 43 Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and Sauder School of Business (QS World #40). The universities on this list offer 106 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); 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 43 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: 45 bachelor's, 33 diploma, 6 master's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Professional Accounting & Finance (105) and Risk Management (1). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 6 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

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Canada?

43 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Canada?

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

When do Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance online with a university in Canada?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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