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University of Trinity College leads the 7 Public International Relations universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211). Across the whole list there are 11 courses to choose from.
7 universities · ranked best first
how we rankPublic University · 2 courses in International Relations
Public University · 1 course in International Relations
Public University · 2 courses in International Relations
Public University · 1 course in International Relations
Public University · 1 course in International Relations
Public University · 2 courses in International Relations
Public University · 2 courses in International Relations
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4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Trinity College) to #378 (University of Saskatchewan); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Trinity College is cited most (60,070,457 citations).
7 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Mount Allison University, founded in 1839. Mount Allison University is the largest, with 2,300 students.
The usual length is 4 years and 3-4 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). Redeemer College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.
University of Trinity College (QS World #29), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3-4 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Redeemer College, with 2, ahead of University of Calgary (2).
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