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19 Best Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 19 Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151). Across the whole list there are 45 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

10 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); 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

19 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 5 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

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance 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 Professional Accounting & Finance in Canada?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Professional Accounting & Finance courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 5, ahead of Redeemer College (4).

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