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These Are The Best Universities In Canada In 2021 & Some Are Considered World-Class

You can study at one of the world's best schools, right here in Canada. 🤩🇨🇦
Managing Editor, Canada

If you’ve ever dreamed of studying at one of the best universities in the world, you can actually do it right here in Canada! 

A ranking of Canada’s best universities in 2021 shows that there are incredible schools all over the country to choose from and some are even considered to be world-class.

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What are the top 10 universities in Canada?

The QS World University Rankings 2021 considers a number of factors to create a list of the world’s best schools, including academic reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty and international student ratio, among other things.

The global ranking includes 26 top Canadian universities, with the University of Toronto taking the top spot in the country.

Montreal’s McGill University takes second place in the list, while the University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal and the University of Alberta round out the top five.

Also considered in the ranking of Canada’s top 10 universities are McMaster University, the University of Waterloo, Western University, Queen's University and the University of Calgary.

Where do they rank on a global scale?

Not only do some of these schools rank among the best in Canada, but some also are considered to be among the best in the world!

Both the QS World University Ranking and the U.S. News Best Global Universities Ranking found the University of Toronto to be world-class when it comes to factors like research reputation, publications and more.

It placed 17th on one list and 25th on another, falling behind globally recognized institutions like Harvard University, Stanford University, the U.K.’s University of Cambridge and Yale University.

Both McGill University and the University of British Columbia were also featured on the two global rankings, both scoring among the top 51. 

The University of Toronto

Time and time again, the University of Toronto is ranked as one of the top schools in Canada, North America and beyond.

It’s praised in particular for its reputation and ranks as the number one school in Canada for finding a job after graduation, too.

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    • Managing Editor

      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.