Top 10 Universities in Canada for Postgraduate – Global Rankings Canada is a popular and welcoming destination for postgraduate studies.
But what are the best universities in Canada to get a master’s degree? What excels in your specific academic field?
We have compiled four globally recognized university schedules to help uncover the best Canadian universities. We’ve also looked at local Canadian league tables.
Canadian universities and colleges in the world rankings
The following table shows the 10 best universities in Canada. The information is based on current rankings published by Times Higher Education and QS, Academic Ranking of World Universities, and US news.
Each uses its own methodology. You can find out more in our postgraduate university ranking guide.
| Universities | Times Higher Education Ranking (2021) | Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking (2020) | TopUniversities Ranking (2021) | U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Université du Québec a Montréal | – | 601 | 601 | 651 |
| University of Sherbrooke | – | 601 | 701 | 763 |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology | – | 801 | – | 1098 |
| University of Alberta | 131 | 101 | 119 | 138 |
| University of Ottawa | 145 | 151 | 279 | 192 |
| University of Toronto | 18 | 23 | 25 | 17 |
| University of Calgary | 200 | 151 | 246 | 174 |
| University of Waterloo | 201 | 151 | 166 | 210 |
| Western University – Canada | 201 | 201 | 203 | 287 |
| Dalhousie University | 251 | 201 | 291 | 325 |
