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11 Best Public Biology Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 11 Public Biology universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Trinity College (QS World #29) and University of Calgary (QS World #211). The universities on this list offer 13 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #211 (University of Calgary); 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 11 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (1) 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 12 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 5 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 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Biology?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Trinity College (QS World #29) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Biology in Canada?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Biology course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Public Biology 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 Biology courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 2, ahead of University of Calgary (2).

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