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49 Best Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in Canada

Of the 49 Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). The universities on this list offer 154 matching courses between them.

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26Ranked
UD Université du Québec à Chicoutimi logo
#64 in Canada Canada

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

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#64 in Canada · by research impact
459,571 citations · h-index 219
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36Ranked
TR Thompson Rivers University logo
#89 in Canada Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Public University · 9 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

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#89 in Canada · by research impact
99,278 citations · h-index 124
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37Ranked
MR Mount Royal University logo
#90 in Canada Canada

Mount Royal University

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

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#90 in Canada · by research impact
86,749 citations · h-index 109
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46Ranked
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Algonquin College

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

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#120 in Canada · by research impact
13,898 citations · h-index 59
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How these universities are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #308 (Simon Fraser 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.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 49 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (3) and British Columbia (1) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (133), Fine Arts (12), Interior Design (2) and Graphic Design (2). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 97% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Mount Allison University offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of British Columbia is the least expensive at USD 40,000 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 Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in Canada?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of British Columbia is the least expensive at about USD 40,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture in Canada?

49 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture online with a university in Canada?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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