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21 Best Sports & Recreation Universities in Canada

University of British Columbia leads the 21 Sports & Recreation universities in Canada at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211). Across the whole list there are 51 courses to choose from.

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Brock University

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How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of British Columbia) to #358 (University of Victoria); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of British Columbia has the largest research record in this group, with 32,977,394 citations and an h-index of 1,352.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 21 public to 0 private institutions. By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 30 bachelor's, 10 diploma, 4 master's and 1 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Sports & Recreation (45), Recreation Management (3), Exercise Science (2) and Coaching Science (1). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 90% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (82% of courses with a stated intake). Brock University offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Sports & Recreation in Canada?

University of British Columbia (QS World #40), University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) and University of Calgary (QS World #211) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Sports & Recreation in Canada?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Sports & Recreation course take in Canada?

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

When do Sports & Recreation courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 92% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Sports & Recreation online with a university in Canada?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Sports & Recreation courses in Canada?

Brock University, with 10, ahead of University of Calgary (7).

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