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15 Best Public Civil Engineering Universities in Canada

Of the 15 Public Civil Engineering universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211). The universities on this list offer 23 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

7 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 60,070,457 citations and an h-index of 1,801.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 15 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: 13 bachelor's, 6 diploma and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (86% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Civil Engineering in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) 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 Civil Engineering in Canada?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Civil Engineering course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Civil Engineering courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Civil Engineering courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 4, ahead of University of Calgary (3).

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