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10 Best Veterinary & Animal Sciences Universities in Canada

Dalhousie University tops our list of 10 Veterinary & Animal Sciences universities in Canada at #283 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Saskatchewan (QS World #378) and University of Guelph (QS World #456). Across the whole list there are 13 courses to choose from.

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Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences universities

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #283 (Dalhousie University) to #456 (University of Guelph); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Dalhousie University is cited most (7,481,068 citations).

Public, private and where they are

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Vanier College, founded in 1970. Vanier College is the largest, with 1,400 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 diploma, 3 bachelor's and 2 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Veterinary & Animal Sciences (10), Veterinary Science (2) and Veterinary Medicine (1). The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 92% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (92% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (75% of courses with a stated intake). Sheridan College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Veterinary & Animal Sciences?

Dalhousie University (QS World #283), University of Saskatchewan (QS World #378) and University of Guelph (QS World #456) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Veterinary & Animal Sciences in Canada?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Veterinary & Animal Sciences course take in Canada?

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

When do Veterinary & Animal Sciences 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 Veterinary & Animal Sciences online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Veterinary & Animal Sciences courses in Canada?

Sheridan College, with 2, ahead of Vanier College (2).

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