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61 Best Public Computer Science & IT Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 61 Public Computer Science & IT universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). Across the whole list there are 264 courses to choose from.

61 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
21Ranked
WL Wilfrid Laurier University logo
#39 in Canada Canada
#39 in Canada · by research impact
887,590 citations · h-index 314
24Ranked
OT Ontario Tech University logo
#43 in Canada Canada
#43 in Canada · by research impact
685,329 citations · h-index 273

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How these universities are ranked

16 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

61 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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: 163 bachelor's, 38 diploma, 22 master's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (231), Computer Science (13), Artificial Intelligence (6) and Information Technology (6). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 43 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. McMaster University is the least expensive at USD 40,000 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

What are the top universities for Public Computer Science & IT in Canada?

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 Computer Science & IT in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McMaster University is the least expensive at about USD 40,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Computer Science & IT in Canada?

61 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Computer Science & IT course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Computer Science & IT courses start in Canada?

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

Can I study Public Computer Science & IT online with a university in Canada?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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