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9 Best Public Hospitality & Tourism Universities in Canada

College of the Rockies leads the 9 Public Hospitality & Tourism universities in Canada on research impact (485,494 citations). Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (#84 in Canada) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 32 courses to choose from.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
2Top pick
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
8Ranked
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada
#120 in Canada · by research impact
13,898 citations · h-index 59

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. College of the Rockies has the largest research record in this group, with 485,494 citations and an h-index of 226.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 11 diploma, 3 bachelor's and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Hospitality & Tourism (26), Event Management (3), Hospitality Management (1) and Culinary Arts (1). The usual length is 2 years and 4 Years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (81% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (75% of courses with a stated intake). Northern Lights College offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Hospitality & Tourism?

College of the Rockies (#52 in Canada), Northern Lights College (#60 in Canada) and Cégep de Saint-Jérôme (#84 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Hospitality & Tourism in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Hospitality & Tourism course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Hospitality & Tourism courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 81% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Public Hospitality & Tourism online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Hospitality & Tourism courses in Canada?

Northern Lights College, with 8, ahead of Thompson Rivers University (8).

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