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9 Best Public Information Systems Universities in Canada

Of the 9 Public Information Systems universities in Canada, University of Western Ontario ranks highest at #151 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. College of the Rockies (#52 in Canada) and University of Northern British Columbia (#68 in Canada) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 18 matching courses between them.

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#109 in Canada Canada
#109 in Canada · by research impact
19,455 citations · h-index 60

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Western Ontario at #151 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Western Ontario is cited most (12,631,669 citations).

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Mount Allison University, founded in 1839. University of the Fraser Valley is the largest, with 15,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 8 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 4 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 89% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (89% of courses with a stated intake). Concordia University College of Alberta offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Information Systems?

University of Western Ontario (QS World #151), College of the Rockies (#52 in Canada) and University of Northern British Columbia (#68 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Information Systems in Canada?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Information Systems course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Information Systems courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Information Systems courses in Canada?

Concordia University College of Alberta, with 4, ahead of University of the Fraser Valley (3).

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