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77 Best Public Business & Management Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 77 Public Business & Management universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 614 courses to choose from.

77 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
52Ranked
TR Thompson Rivers University logo
#89 in Canada Canada
#89 in Canada · by research impact
99,278 citations · h-index 124
53Ranked
MR Mount Royal University logo
#90 in Canada Canada
#90 in Canada · by research impact
86,749 citations · h-index 109
61Ranked
VC Vancouver Community College logo
#101 in Canada Canada
#101 in Canada · by research impact
30,454 citations · h-index 75
64Ranked
CU Concordia University College of Alberta logo
#109 in Canada Canada
#109 in Canada · by research impact
19,442 citations · h-index 60
71Ranked
SA Southern Alberta Institute of Technology logo
#132 in Canada Canada
#132 in Canada · by research impact
8,054 citations · h-index 41

How these universities are ranked

18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

77 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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

By level: 299 bachelor's, 135 diploma, 48 master's and 25 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (549), Business Administration (MBA) (23), Accounting (11) and Marketing (11). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 90% are full-time and 17 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Bow Valley College offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Business & Management?

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 Business & Management 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 Business & Management in Canada?

77 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Business & Management course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Business & Management courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Business & Management online with a university in Canada?

17 of these courses are listed as online.

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