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27 Best Public Psychology Universities in Canada

Of the 27 Public Psychology universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest 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 56 matching courses between them.

27 universities · ranked best first

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12Ranked
OT Ontario Tech University logo
#43 in Canada Canada
#43 in Canada · by research impact
680,779 citations · h-index 271
15Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
484,868 citations · h-index 226

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How these universities are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

27 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (1) and British Columbia (1) 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: 46 bachelor's, 5 master's, 2 diploma and 2 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 96% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (91% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of British Columbia is the least expensive at USD 40,000 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 Psychology 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 Psychology in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of British Columbia is the least expensive at about USD 40,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Psychology in Canada?

27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Psychology course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Psychology courses start in Canada?

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

Can I study Public Psychology online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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