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31 Best Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 31 Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). The universities on this list offer 101 matching courses between them.

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#88 in Canada · by research impact
100,025 citations · h-index 121

How these universities are ranked

9 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

31 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (2) 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.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (87), French Language (6), English Language (4) and Linguistics (3). The usual length is 4 years and 3-4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Mount Allison University offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Waterloo is the least expensive at USD 42,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 45,000. 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 Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of Waterloo is the least expensive at about USD 42,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Canada?

31 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3-4 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses in Canada?

Mount Allison University, with 18, ahead of University of Calgary (10).

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