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44 Best Public Agriculture & Environment Universities in Canada

Of the 44 Public Agriculture & Environment 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 McGill University (QS World #32). Across the whole list there are 129 courses to choose from.

44 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
30Ranked
TR Thompson Rivers University logo
#89 in Canada Canada
#89 in Canada · by research impact
99,278 citations · h-index 124
37Ranked
UF University of the Fraser Valley logo
#99 in Canada Canada
#99 in Canada · by research impact
41,714 citations · h-index 84

How these universities are ranked

12 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).

Public, private and where they are

44 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (2), Quebec (1) and British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is McGill University, founded in 1821. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 84 bachelor's, 16 master's, 12 diploma and 2 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Agriculture & Environment (116), Environmental Management (5), Sustainable Development (3) and Animal Science (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). College of the Rockies offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. McGill University is the least expensive at USD 37,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and McGill University (QS World #32) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McGill University is the least expensive at about USD 37,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Agriculture & Environment in Canada?

44 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Agriculture & Environment course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Agriculture & Environment courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Agriculture & Environment courses in Canada?

College of the Rockies, with 8, ahead of Nipissing University (8).

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