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21 Best Public Bachelor's Law Universities in Canada

Of the 21 Public Bachelor's Law universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Trinity College (QS World #29) and McGill University (QS World #32). The universities on this list offer 33 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

Law at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #358 (University of Victoria); 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 21 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (2) 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.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (26), Law (JD) (4) and Corporate Law (3). The usual length is 4 years and 99 cr.. 94% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 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 Bachelor's Law in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Trinity College (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 Bachelor's Law 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 Law in Canada?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 99 cr. the next most common.

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

Fall is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

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

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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