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28 Best Mathematics Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 28 Mathematics universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) and University of Waterloo (QS World #119). Across the whole list there are 41 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

13 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 (60,070,457 citations).

Public, private and where they are

28 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 38 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 3-4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake). Redeemer College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. McMaster University 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 Mathematics?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Scarborough (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 Mathematics in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McMaster University 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 Mathematics in Canada?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Mathematics course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3-4 years the next most common.

When do Mathematics courses start in Canada?

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

Which university has the most Mathematics courses in Canada?

Redeemer College, with 2, ahead of Columbia College (2).

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