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2 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Ontario

University of Toronto leads the 2 Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Ontario at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Waterloo (QS World #119). Across the whole list there are 21 courses to choose from.

2 universities · ranked best first

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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

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #119 (University of Waterloo); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

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

The usual length is 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Toronto offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of Waterloo is the least expensive at USD 42,000 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

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

University of Toronto (QS World #29) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119) 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 Ontario?

Of those with published fees, University of Waterloo is the least expensive at about USD 42,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Social Sciences & Psychology in Ontario?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Ontario?

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

Which university has the most Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Ontario?

University of Toronto, with 18, ahead of University of Waterloo (3).

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