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11 Best Chemical Engineering Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 11 Chemical Engineering universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151). The universities on this list offer 15 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #378 (University of Saskatchewan); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 60,070,457 citations and an h-index of 1,801.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 11 public to 0 private institutions. 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

By level: 9 bachelor's, 2 diploma and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 4 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 Canada for Chemical Engineering?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Waterloo (QS World #119) and University of Western Ontario (QS World #151) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Chemical Engineering in Canada?

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 Chemical Engineering in Canada?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Chemical Engineering course take in Canada?

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

When do Chemical Engineering courses start in Canada?

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 Chemical Engineering courses in Canada?

Cambrian College, with 4, ahead of University of Calgary (2).

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