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39 Best Public Languages & Linguistics Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 39 Public Languages & Linguistics universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). The universities on this list offer 133 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #465 (Concordia University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

39 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (2) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 101 bachelor's, 6 diploma, 6 master's and 3 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (115), French Language (7), English Language (4) and Linguistics (3). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). Mount Allison University offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Waterloo is the least expensive at USD 42,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 45,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Languages & Linguistics in Canada?

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

Which is the cheapest university for Public Languages & Linguistics in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of Waterloo is the least expensive at about USD 42,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Languages & Linguistics in Canada?

39 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Languages & Linguistics course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Languages & Linguistics courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Languages & Linguistics courses in Canada?

Mount Allison University, with 18, ahead of University of the Fraser Valley (10).

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