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89 Best Professional Programs in Canada

There are 89 Professional programs in Canada, spread across 26 universities — most run 3–4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Toronto, Sauder School of Business and Université de Montréal.

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How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #378 (University of Saskatchewan); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (25), Medicine & Health Sciences (16), Education (11) and Law (8). The usual length is 3–4 years and 6 months or less. 84% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake). Douglas College offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) and Université de Montréal (QS World #141) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Professional course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 6 months or less the next most common.

When do Professional courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Professional online with a university in Canada?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional courses in Canada?

Douglas College, with 22, ahead of Queen's University (10).

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