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11 Best Public Business Administration (MBA) Universities in Canada

Of the 11 Public Business Administration (MBA) universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

11 universities · ranked best first

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#39 in Canada Canada
#39 in Canada · by research impact
887,590 citations · h-index 314

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How these universities are ranked

2 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 19 bachelor's and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 83% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Business Administration (MBA)?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Calgary (QS World #211) and Wilfrid Laurier University (#39 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Business Administration (MBA) in Canada?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business Administration (MBA) course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Public Business Administration (MBA) 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 Business Administration (MBA) courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 5, ahead of Algonquin College (4).

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