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65 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Canada

Of the 65 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Canada, University of Toronto ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 540 courses to choose from.

65 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #29 #1 in Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University of Toronto

Public University · 18 courses in Social Sciences & Psychology

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CAD 52,000 – CAD 70,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1827Founded
97,000Students
27,000International
Admissions open
#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Canada

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

65 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (2) 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.

What the courses look like

By level: 387 bachelor's, 55 diploma, 38 master's and 11 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (489), Psychology (10), Anthropology (7) and Criminology (7). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 96% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake). St. Paul University offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 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

Which is the best university in Canada for Social Sciences & Psychology?

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 Social Sciences & 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 Social Sciences & Psychology in Canada?

65 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Canada?

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

When do Social Sciences & 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 Social Sciences & Psychology online with a university in Canada?

6 of these courses are listed as online.

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