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36 Best Public Master's Universities in Canada

Of the 36 Public Master's universities in Canada, University of Toronto, Scarborough ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40). The universities on this list offer 253 matching courses between them.

36 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UT University of Toronto, Scarborough logo
QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada

University of Toronto, Scarborough

Public University · 5 courses in Master's

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#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Canada
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2Top pick
SS Sauder School of Business logo
QS World #40 #7 in Canada Canada

Sauder School of Business

Public University · 10 courses in Master's

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#40 QS World University Rankings 2026
#7 in Canada
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3Top pick
UB University of British Columbia logo
QS World #40 #8 in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University of British Columbia

Public University · 23 courses in Master's

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CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1908Founded
60,000Students
18,000International
Admissions open
#40 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in Canada
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4Ranked
UD Université de Montréal logo
QS World #141 #12 in Canada Canada

Université de Montréal

Public University · 7 courses in Master's

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#141 QS World University Rankings 2024
#12 in Canada
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9Ranked
UR University of Regina logo
#37 in Canada Canada

University of Regina

Public University · 7 courses in Master's

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#37 in Canada · by research impact
1,226,687 citations · h-index 346
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14Ranked
ÉD École des Hautes Études Commerciales logo
#47 in Canada Canada

École des Hautes Études Commerciales

Public University · 16 courses in Master's

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#47 in Canada · by research impact
591,951 citations · h-index 305
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16Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada

Northern Lights College

Public University · 9 courses in Master's

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#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
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17Ranked
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada

University of Prince Edward Island

Public University · 5 courses in Master's

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#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189
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23Ranked
TR Thompson Rivers University logo
#89 in Canada Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Public University · 9 courses in Master's

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#89 in Canada · by research impact
99,278 citations · h-index 124
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How these universities are ranked

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

Public, private and where they are

36 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (46), Social Sciences & Psychology (36), Education (29) and Medicine & Health Sciences (20). The usual length is 1–2 years and 520 hours. 90% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake). University of British Columbia offers the widest choice, with 23 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Master's?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), Sauder School of Business (QS World #40) and University of British Columbia (QS World #40) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Master's in Canada?

36 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Master's course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 520 hours the next most common.

When do Public Master's courses start in Canada?

Spring is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Public Master's online with a university in Canada?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Master's courses in Canada?

University of British Columbia, with 23, ahead of Lakehead University (20).

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