A List of Universities in Canada

The University of Toronto is Canada's largest university in terms of student population and faculty size.

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada represents universities and colleges across the country. Along with provincial charters which permit universities to grant degrees, membership in the association represents accreditation. Annual rankings of Canadian universities are published by "Maclean's" magazine, and a select group of schools consistently rank among the top in the country.

The Unviversity of Toronto

The University of Toronto, located in downtown Toronto, is the largest university in Canada in terms of student population and faculty size. It is widely considered one of the top schools for medical, engineering and legal degrees in Canada, and the large number of programs and courses offered give students plenty of options. Top programs at the university are highly competitive.

University of Toronto
172 St. George Street
Toronto
Canada, M5R 0A3
416-978-2011
utoronto.ca

The University of British Columbia

The main campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. UBC is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in Canada for medical and engineering, health sciences and environmental sciences.

The University of British Columbia
2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z4
604-822-2211
ubc.ca

McGill University

McGill University, located in Montreal, is recognized for its medical programs and law degrees. There are currently over 300 programs of study to choose from, many of which are offered in both French and English. There are also a variety of financial aid options available to students.

McGill University
845 Sherbrooke Street W.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3A 2T5
514-398-3910
mcgill.ca

York University

The main campus of York University is located in North York, just outside of Toronto. York University is the second largest university in Canada, in terms of students and faculty size. It is well known for its visual and graphic arts programs, as well as its international legal and business programs. York offers a wide variety of programs and courses, many of which are interdisciplinary.

York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
416-736-2100
yorku.ca

The University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario is located in London, Ontario. It is the third largest university in Canada in terms of student population. The school is known for its ability to provide students with a well rounded undergraduate experience, with a variety of academic and recreational programs.

The University of Western Ontario
1151 Richmond Street, Suite 2
London, Ontario
Canada, N6A 5B8
519-661-2111
uwo.ca

References

• Maclean's: 19th Annual Rankings