Top 10 Universities in Canada
University is an institution for higher education. It provides the undergraduate and postgraduate program and research fellowship. The word University is taken from the Latin word Universitas ET Scholarium, meaning “community of teachers and scholars”.
Earlier in Europe, the monks of the Catholic Church first started the universities. After that, in 1088, the University Of Bologna was established. It was the first University that gave higher degrees. Various universities of Canada offer several programs, and their tuition fees vary from each other like fees of bachelor’s degree is from $7203 to $49800 per year, and master’s degree fees are from $3222 to $42850.
Why should we choose Canadian universities for higher education?
There are several reasons which make Canadian universities a better place for higher education.
- The first reason is the Canada country itself. Canada is one of the best countries in the world due to its quality of life.
- Canadian universities degree has international recognition as it is one of the top academics in the world.
- In Canada, there is no racism as compared to other countries that make its environment more suitable and friendly for outsiders.
- Canadian culture embraces diversity, and it is also the safest country for international students.
- Canada’s 10 universities come in the top 250 universities across the world.
- Canada’s 4 cities come in the top 100 best student cities in the world.
- Studying at a Canadian University gives us the best future prospects and rewarding careers. Canada itself recruited 1.6 million new jobs for graduates in the last decade.
- Studying in Canada is also cost-effective as the tuition fee and living expenses are very affordable than in other English-speaking countries.
- Canadian universities are known for their high-quality education as their universities ranked among the top universities in the world.
Top 10 Canadian Universities
According to QS World University ranking 2021, the top 10 Canadian Universities are:
1. University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is the top University in Canada. Its global ranking is 25. It was founded on 15th March 1827. Earlier, from 1827 to 1849, the University was known as king’s college. The motto of the University is “As a tree through the ages”. It has the academic affiliation of AAU, ACU, AUCC, U15, and URA. The Chancellor of the University is Rose M. Patten, and the President is Meric Gertler. The University has 3246 academic staff and 7462 administrative staff. It has 44763 undergraduate students and 19455 postgraduate students. The campus of the University is 71 hectares means 180 acres. It is a public university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. There are more than 700 undergraduate programs and 200 graduate programs offered by the University. Fees for international students are CA$54900 to CA$68750 depending on the chosen program. The website of the University is utoronto.ca.
2. Mcgill University:
Mcgill University ranked 2nd in Canada. Its global ranking is 31. The University was founded on 31st March 1821. It is a public university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Earlier, from 1821 to 1885, it is called McGill College or University of McGill College. The motto of the University is “By work, all things increase and grow”. “On Legend: I trust in the lord”. It has so many affiliations like AAU, ACU, AUCC, AFU, ATS, CARL, CBIE, BCI, CUSID, GULF, UARCTIC, UNAI, U15, and URA. The Chairman of the University is Ram Panda, and the President is Suzanne Fortier. John McCall MacBain is the Chancellor, and Suzanne Fortier is the vice-chancellor of the University. The University has 3457 academic staff. It has a total of 40036 students, of which 27601 are undergraduates, 10144 are postgraduates, and 2291 are other students. The fees structure for international students is from $24800 to $63286, depending on the chosen program.
3. University of British Columbia:
The University of British Columbia ranked 3rd in Canada. Its global ranking is 45. The University was founded in 1908. The University has two campuses. One is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with 5531 academic staff, 10174 administrative staff, 44882 undergraduate students, and 9981 postgraduate students. This campus is spread over 4.020 km2 means 993 acres. The University’s other campus is in Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada, with 526 academic staff, 660 administrative staff, 8990 undergraduate students, 954 postgraduate students. The campus is spread over 2.086 km2 means 515 acres. The Chancellor of the University is Steven Point, and the President is Santa J. One. Its motto is “It is up to you it is yours”. The fees structure for international students is CAD$56541.75 per year.
4. Universite De Montreal:
University De Montreal is at 4th rank in Canada, and its global ranking 118. The University was founded in 1878. Earlier the University was known as Universite Laval a Montreal. The language of the University is French. It is a public university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Its campus is spread over 150 acres. The motto of the University is “It shines by faith and knowledge. The University has 7329 academic staff and 4427 administrative staff. It has 34335 undergraduate students and 11925 postgraduate students. There are 650 Undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with 71 doctoral programs are offered by the University. The fees structure for an international student is from CAD $10673 to 21000, depending on the chosen program. The Chancellor of the University is Louis Roquet, and its website is www.umontreal.ca.
5. University of Alberta:
The University of Alberta is at 5th rank in Canada, and its global ranking is 119. The University was founded in 1908. It is a public university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The motto of the University is “Whatsoever things are true”. The University has 2764 academic staff and 2527 administrative staff. It has 30755 undergraduate students and 7668 postgraduate students. The University offered 400 programs. The Chancellor of the University is Douglas R. Stollery, and President is Bill Flanagan. The fees of the University are from 5 lakh to 23 lakh depending on the chosen program. The website of the University is www.ualberta.ca.
6. Mcmaster University:
Mcmaster University ranked 6th in Canada, and its global ranking is 144. This University was founded on 23rd April 1887. It is a public university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The campus of the University is spread in 377 acres. The motto of the University is “In Christ all things consist”. The Chancellor of the University is Santee Smith, and David H. Farrar is the President of the University. The University has 949 academic staff and 10891 administrative staff. The number of undergraduate students is 27282, and postgraduate students are 4561. The fees of the University are from 1.6 lakh to 34.1 lakh, depending on the chosen program. The University has an affiliation with ACU, ATS, AUCC, CARL, COU, CUP, FIELDS INSTITUTE, IAU, U15, U21.
7. University of Waterloo:
The University of Waterloo is at 7th rank in Canada, and its global ranking is 166. This University was founded in 1959. Earlier, from 1955 to 1959, it was known as Waterloo College associate faculties. It is a public research university located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The campus of the University is spread in 450 hectares means 1112 acres. The motto of the University is “In harmony with truth”. The Chancellor of the University is Dominic Barton, and the President is Vivek Goel CM. The University has 1350 academic staff and 2596 administrative staff. There are 36057 undergraduate students and 6231 postgraduate students’ enrolled in the University. Fees of the University are $32309 to $39915. The website of the University is UWaterloo.ca.
8. Western University:
Western University is at 8th rank in Canada, and its global ranking is 203. The University is also called the University of Western Ontario, and earlier, it was known as the Western University of London, Ontario. The University was established on 7th March 1878. It is a public university located in London, Ontario, Canada, and its campus is spread in 455 hectares means 1120 acres. The motto of the University is “Truth and usefulness”. Linda Hasenfratz is the Chancellor of the University, and Alan Shepard is the President. There is 1391 academic staff in the University. The total number of undergraduate students is 33638, and the total number of postgraduate students is 6597. The fees of the University are 8.5 lakhs to 44.1 lakhs, depending on the chosen program. The website of the University is uwo.ca.
9. Queen’s University:
Queens University is at 3rd rank in Canada, and its global ranking is 246. Earlier, from 1841 to 1912, the University was known as Queen’s College at Kingston. The University was founded on 16th October 1841. It is a public university located in Kingston. Ontario, Canada and spread in 1400 hectares means 3500 acres across Ontario. The motto of the University is “Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times”. The Chancellor of the University is Murray Sinclair, and the principal is Patrick Deane. The University has 3925 academic staff. There are 26052 undergraduate students and 5733 postgraduate students enrolled in the University. The fees of the University are from $21155 to $50115, depending on the chosen program. The website of the University is queensu.ca. In 1869 the University admitted the first women and became the first Canadian University West of the Maritime Provinces, which admitted a woman.
10. University of Calgary:
The University of Calgary is also at rank 9th with Queen’s University, and its global ranking is also 246 with Queen’s University. It falls 13 places low this year. Despite this, the University got the highest score in the international faculty indicator and ranked 212 globally. The University was founded on 26th April 1966. The campus of the University is spread in 4.13 km2. The motto of the University is “I will lift up my eyes”. Deborah Yedlin is the Chancellor of the University, and ED McCauley is the President. Teri Balser is the provost of the University. The University has a total of 1848 academic staff and 3116 administrative staff. There are 25855 undergraduate students and 6096 postgraduate students enrolled in the University. The fees of the University are from $ 13330 to $26557, depending on the chosen program. The website of the University is www.ucalgary.ca.