The Top 5 Universities in Canada

#1 University of Toronto

Top of the list is the University of Toronto. Ranked 18th in the world by THE, this institution is a historically impressive place for research and education. They scored a 93.3 in research and 92.8 in citations. Even if you’re undergoing a taught Masters degree, studying at an institution which produces world renowned research can help support your dissertation and provide the best learning opportunities.

Aside from high research scores, the university also achieved an 89.7 in international outlook, likely due to the institute’s large global reach with alumni from over 190 countries and territories.

#2 University of British Columbia

#3 McGill University

Not far behind the University of British Columbia is McGill University. THE placed them 46th in the world. McGill is the oldest university in Montreal and one of three institutions in Quebec that primarily uses the English language rather than French. The institute has produced 12 Nobel Prize winners to date and lays claim to the invention of modern American football, hockey and basketball!

For research, the university scored 72.4, only marginally less than the University of British Columbia. It also achieved 82.5 in citations and 91 for international outlook.

#4 McMaster University

In at fourth place is McMaster University, renowned for its medical school. Coming in 85th in the world, McMaster university outranks all the previous mentioned institutions in citations (94.6) and industry (89.9). These scores demonstrate the university to be an excellent place for postgrads to gain valuable industry experience.

McMaster University currently has over 3,000 postgraduate students so you know you’ll be joining a thriving community. It’s also the only Canadian host site of a United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

#5 University of Montreal

Last up on the list is the University of Montreal. THE currently ranks the institution at 111 in the world. While the research score (53.2) is lower than many of the other places on this list, the University of Montreal achieved an impressive 85.5 in international outlook and 76.5 in industry.

The university attracts over $500 million in research funding each year and is home to renowned laboratories such as MILA, IRIC and CRDP. You can be sure that the experience you’ll be gaining will prepare you for an innovative and industry-focused career.