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7 Best Public Chemistry Universities in Canada

University of Calgary tops our list of 7 Public Chemistry universities in Canada at #211 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and University of Lethbridge (#40 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 8 matching courses between them.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #211 (University of Calgary) to #308 (Simon Fraser University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Calgary is cited most (14,809,658 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 7 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 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

What are the top universities for Public Chemistry in Canada?

University of Calgary (QS World #211), Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and University of Lethbridge (#40 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Chemistry in Canada?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Chemistry course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Chemistry 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 Chemistry courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 2, ahead of University of Lethbridge (1).

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