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16 Best Public Early Childhood Education Universities in Canada

Of the 16 Public Early Childhood Education universities in Canada, University of British Columbia ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Brock University (#38 in Canada) and Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 31 matching courses between them.

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#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
484,868 citations · h-index 226

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of British Columbia at #40 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of British Columbia is cited most (33,059,650 citations).

Public, private and where they are

16 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 22 diploma, 8 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 90% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (83% 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 Early Childhood Education in Canada?

University of British Columbia (QS World #40), Brock University (#38 in Canada) and Ontario Tech University (#43 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Early Childhood Education in Canada?

16 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Early Childhood Education course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Early Childhood Education courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Early Childhood Education online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Early Childhood Education courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 4, ahead of Northern Lights College (4).

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