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58 Best Science Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 58 Science universities in Canada 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 221 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

17 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 (59,684,471 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

58 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 178 bachelor's, 14 master's, 8 diploma and 5 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (174), Mathematics (11), Chemistry (8) and Biotechnology (7). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (99% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calgary offers the widest choice, with 17 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 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 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Science 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 Science 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 Science in Canada?

58 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Science course take in Canada?

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

When do Science courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 99% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Science courses in Canada?

University of Calgary, with 17, ahead of Mount Allison University (15).

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