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13 Best Public Political Science Universities in Canada

Of the 13 Public Political Science universities in Canada, University of Toronto, Mississauga ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151). The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Mississauga) to #358 (University of Victoria); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto, Mississauga has the largest research record in this group, with 60,070,457 citations and an h-index of 1,801.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 13 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Ontario (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Mount Allison University, founded in 1839. University of Waterloo is the largest, with 42,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 14 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake). Columbia College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Public Political Science?

University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29), University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Political Science in Canada?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Political Science course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Political Science courses start in Canada?

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

Which university has the most Public Political Science courses in Canada?

Columbia College, with 2, ahead of University of Toronto, Mississauga (2).

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