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11 Best Information Technology Universities in Canada

Of the 11 Information Technology universities in Canada, University of Toronto, Mississauga ranks highest at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and Carleton University (#28 in Canada) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

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#43 in Canada · by research impact
680,779 citations · h-index 271

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Mississauga) to #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto, Mississauga is cited most (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

11 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Northern Lights College, founded in 1975. Carleton University is the largest, with 30,600 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 16 bachelor's, 6 diploma and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 92% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (83% of courses with a stated intake). Ontario Tech University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Information Technology?

University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and Carleton University (#28 in Canada) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Information Technology in Canada?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Information Technology course take in Canada?

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

When do Information Technology courses start in Canada?

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

Can I study Information Technology online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Information Technology courses in Canada?

Ontario Tech University, with 7, ahead of Bow Valley College (4).

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