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8 Best Public Nursing Universities in Canada

University of Saskatchewan tops our list of 8 Public Nursing universities in Canada at #378 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Brock University (#38 in Canada) and University of Lethbridge (#40 in Canada). The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Saskatchewan at #378 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Saskatchewan has the largest research record in this group, with 5,599,529 citations and an h-index of 568.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 8 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake). MacEwan University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Nursing?

University of Saskatchewan (QS World #378), Brock University (#38 in Canada) and University of Lethbridge (#40 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Nursing in Canada?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Nursing course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Nursing courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Nursing courses in Canada?

MacEwan University, with 5, ahead of Bow Valley College (4).

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