The Universities in Canada are famous worldwide for their prestige, stature, credibility, and recognition for their excellence in research, quality education, and superior faculty instructors. 

According to the Times Higher Education’s World Ranking 2021, eight universities in Canada stand in the top 200 globally. When it comes to accessibility and feasibility, Universities in Canada provide:

• Cheaper study options.
• More opportunities for permanent residency.
• An easy application process than in the US.

A survey conducted by the Canadian Bureau for International Education’s International Student found that more than 90 percent of students questioned were satisfied or extremely satisfied with their studies in Canada, and 95 percent of students would recommend Canada as a study destination.

Here are the top 10 universities in Canada

University of Toronto

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank 18

The University of Toronto was founded in 1827. It was the first University found in Upper Canada’s colony and was originally under the Church of England’s control. Ever since its founding, the University has evolved into the leading Canadian institute for learning, discovery, and creation of knowledge.

There are 110 master’s programs offered in the University in the following disciplines

• Social Sciences (23)
• Humanities (17)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
• Education & Training (17)
• Arts, Design and Architecture (6)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Studies (3)
• Law (2)
• Medicine & Health (18)
• Business & Management (14)
• Agriculture & Forestry (1)
• Computer Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
• Natural Sciences and Mathematics (13)
• Engineering & Technology (11)

Website: https://www.utoronto.ca/

University of British Columbia

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank 34

The University of British Columbia is the oldest in the province and one of the most competitive institutions in the province.

The University has two campuses: one in Vancouver and the other in Kelowna. It offers several scholarships, including the prestigious Donald A. Wearing International Student Award for candidates from war-torn countries.

The University offers 249 master’s programs in the following disciplines:

• Humanities (39)
• Agriculture & Forestry (14)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
• Computer Sciences & Professions (10)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (31)
• Law (3)
• Business & Management (28)
• Journalism & Media (7)
• Social Sciences (28)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (42)
• Medicine & Health (44)
• Engineering & Technology (30)
• Computer Science & IT (12)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (28)

Website: https://www.ubc.ca/

McGill University

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 40

McGill University is the only University in Canada represented in the World Economic Forum’s Global University Leaders Forum. Founded in the year 1821, the University has its main campus at Mount Royal’s base in downtown Montreal.

McGill University founded the province’s first faculty of medicine in 1829, and ever since, the University has scored highly for clinical subjects in world rankings.

The University offers 74 master’s programs in the following disciplines

• Humanities (10)
• Social Sciences (15)
• Agriculture & Forestry (4)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (21)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
• Medicine & Health (18)
• Law (1)
• Education & Training (3)
• Engineering & Technology (7)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
• Computer Sciences & IT (5)
• Business & Management (5)

Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/

McMaster University

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 69

McMaster University is named after a prominent Canadian senator and banker named William McMaster, who donated C$900,000 to found the prestigious institution.

The University stands in Hamilton, Ontario, with its main campus situated near Hamilton’s Royal Botanical Gardens. The University’s motto came from Colossians 1:17, which are: “All things cohere in Christ.”

The University offers 68 master’s degree programs in the following disciplines

• Humanities (9)
• Social Sciences (17)
• Education & Training (2)
• Medicine & Health (16)
• Journalism & Media (2)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
• Engineering & Technology (14)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
• Business & Management (7)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
• Computer Science & IT (4)

Website: https://www.mcmaster.ca/

University of Montreal

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 73

The University of Montreal is the second-largest University in the country in terms of student numbers, with more than 36,000 students enrolled.

The main campus of the University lies on the slopes of Mount Royal. The notable alumni of the University include former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The University offers a Master’s degree in Law. Seventy-four percent of the student body engages in an undergraduate degree.

Website: https://www.umontreal.ca/en/

University of Alberta

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 131

The University of Alberta was established in 1908 as a public research university in Canada, located at the edge of the North Saskatchewan River valley.

The University of Alberta in the only University in Canada, offers programs in native studies, helping students learn about the aboriginal experience, including culture, history, language, and more.

The University offers 82 master’s degree programs in the following disciplines

• Humanities (4)
• Social Sciences (14)
• Education & Training (4)
• Arts, Design and Architecture (16)
• Agriculture & Forestry (3)
• Medicine & Health (15)
• Business & Management (10)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
• Agriculture & Forestry (3)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
• Computer Sciences & IT (5)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
• Engineering & Technology (5)

Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/index.html

University of Ottawa

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 145

The largest bilingual (English-French) University globally, the University of Ottawa was first established as the College of Bytown in 1848. It stands in the Canadian capital of Ottawa.

The motto of the University is ‘Deus Scientiarum Dominus est,’ which translates into God is the lord of knowledge. A Museum of Classical Antiquities in the University was established in 1975 to inspire more significant classical studies.

The University offers 112 master’s programs in the following disciplines

• Humanities (23)
• Social Sciences (23)
• Law (1)
• Medicine & Health (16)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
• Education & Training (6)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (26)
• Journalism & Media (1)
• Engineering & Technology (15)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (7)
• Business & Management (11)
• Computer Sciences & IT (6)

Website: https://www.uottawa.ca/en

University of Calgary

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 200

The University of Calgary, founded in 1966, is a public research university based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The University operates 50 research institutes and centers. The motto of the University translates as “I will live up my eyes.”

The University offers 95 master’s degree programs in the following disciplines

• Social Sciences (21)
• Humanities (12)
• Law (2)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (9)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
• Medicine & Health (16)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
• Engineering & Technology (21)
• Education & Training (6)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (5)
• Business & Management (6)
• Computer Sciences & IT (7)

Website: https://www.ucalgary.ca/

University of Waterloo

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 201

The University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada’s technology hub, has become one of the leading comprehensive universities in just half a century.

Waterloo is the home to the world’s most extensive post-secondary co-operative education program that embraces its connection to the world and encourages partnerships in research, discovery, and learning.

The University offers 36 master’s degree programs in the following disciplines

• Humanities (5)
• Social Sciences (5)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
• Medicine & Health (4)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
• Business & Management (7)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
• Engineering & Technology (5)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
• Computer Sciences & IT (6)

Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/

Western University

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021: Rank: 201

The Western University, founded in 1878, is ranked as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. It has the most beautiful campuses in Canada, with its campus filled with green spaces, beautiful buildings, study spaces, and impressive facilities.

The University promises to deliver ‘The Western Experience’ to engage with and encourage the best and the brightest people and challenging them to meet ever-higher standards in classrooms and beyond.

The University offers 80 master’s degree programs in the following disciplines

• Law (2)
• Humanities (9)
• Social Sciences (13)
• Journalism & Media (2)
• Medicine & Health (21)
• Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
• Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
• Education & Training (2)
• Natural Sciences & Mathematics (16)
• Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
• Computer Sciences & IT (5)
• Engineering & Technology (8)
• Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
• Business & Management (6)

Website: https://www.uwo.ca/

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