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7 Best Public Environmental Science Universities in Canada

Of the 7 Public Environmental Science universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Calgary (QS World #211) and University of Guelph (QS World #456) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #456 (University of Guelph); 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 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 6 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). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Environmental Science in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Calgary (QS World #211) and University of Guelph (QS World #456) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Environmental Science in Canada?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Environmental Science course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 1, ahead of University of Guelph (1).

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