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45 Best Public Bachelor's Education Universities in Canada

University of Toronto, Mississauga leads the 45 Public Bachelor's Education universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. McGill University (QS World #32) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 145 courses to choose from.

45 universities · ranked best first

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16Ranked
OT Ontario Tech University logo
#43 in Canada Canada

Ontario Tech University

Public University · 12 courses in Bachelor's Education

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—International
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#43 in Canada · by research impact
685,329 citations · h-index 273
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21Ranked
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#65 in Canada Canada

University of Prince Edward Island

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Education

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#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189
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How these universities are ranked

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

Public, private and where they are

45 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, 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 British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (121), Primary Education (8), Curriculum & Instruction (7) and Early Childhood Education (5). The usual length is 4 years and 120 cr.. 95% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (82% of courses with a stated intake). Université du Québec en Outaouais offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. McGill University is the least expensive at USD 37,000 a year and University of British Columbia the most at USD 40,000; the middle of the range is about USD 40,000. 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 Education in Canada?

University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29), McGill University (QS World #32) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Education 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 Bachelor's Education in Canada?

45 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Education course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 120 cr. the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Education courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Bachelor's Education online with a university in Canada?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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