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30 Best Public Bachelor's Engineering Universities in Canada

Of the 30 Public Bachelor's Engineering universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come McGill University (QS World #32) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119). Across the whole list there are 145 courses to choose from.

30 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
WA University of Waterloo logo
QS World #119 #11 in Canada Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

University of Waterloo

Public University · 8 courses in Bachelor's Engineering

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CAD 48,500 – CAD 65,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1957Founded
42,000Students
8,000International
Admissions open
#119 QS World University Rankings 2026
#11 in Canada
21Ranked
ÉD École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec logo
#45 in Canada Canada
#45 in Canada · by research impact
665,581 citations · h-index 234

Engineering at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

13 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); 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 30 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (3) and Quebec (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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (119), Civil Engineering (4), Mechatronics Engineering (4) and Mechanical Engineering (3). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calgary offers the widest choice, with 17 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

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Bachelor's Engineering?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), McGill University (QS World #32) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

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

30 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Engineering courses in Canada?

University of Calgary, with 17, ahead of Ontario Tech University (14).

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