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14 Best Public Sociology Universities in Canada

University of Toronto, Mississauga tops our list of 14 Public Sociology universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and University of Victoria (QS World #358). The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto, Mississauga is cited most (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

14 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Mount Allison University, founded in 1839. University of Lethbridge is the largest, with 8,051 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 21 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Wilfrid Laurier University offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Sociology in Canada?

University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29), Simon Fraser University (QS World #308) and University of Victoria (QS World #358) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Sociology in Canada?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Sociology course take in Canada?

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

When do Public Sociology courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Sociology courses in Canada?

Wilfrid Laurier University, with 3, ahead of College of New Caledonia (2).

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