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2. Western University
3. Queens University
4. McMaster University
5. University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo is a public research university located in Waterloo, Ontario. It offers academic programs under the management of 6 faculties and 10 specialized schools. Waterloo also has 4 satellite campuses and is affiliated with 4 colleges within the university system.
Waterloo is a member of U15, a group of specialized research universities in Canada. The University of Waterloo is renowned for its cooperative education programs, allowing students to apply their specialized knowledge in real-world work environments. It is also the university with the largest co-op program globally.
Waterloo is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Canada and is a pioneer in bringing knowledge, ideas, and technology to private organizations. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, over 250 private tech companies have been established with research assistance from the University of Waterloo, surpassing any other university in Canada.
Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/university.wat
6. University of Montreal
In 1878, University of Montreal was founded as a branch of Laval University in Quebec. Later, Montreal gradually asserted its quality and strengths, qualifying to operate as an independent research institute in 1919.
University of Montreal includes 2 affiliated schools: Ecole Polytechnique and HEC Montreal, making Montreal the largest university in Quebec and the fourth-largest in the entire Canadian territory. Montreal offers education in 16 faculties, 250 undergraduate programs, and 350 postgraduate programs. With the professionalism of the institution, facilities are tightly invested, equipped with various tools to serve the specificities of each discipline.
University of Montreal has a massive library named Samuel Bronfman, housing an immense amount of knowledge through tens of thousands of books. The main language of instruction is French; however, many programs are still taught in English to cater to the diverse needs of students. Some disciplines at the university include social sciences, natural sciences, communication, medicine, and more.
Website: https://uqam.ca/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/uqam1
7. University of Alberta
University of Alberta is a leading university located in northern Canada, in the province of Alberta - a region known for its largest oil production in the country. It is regarded as a prestigious university with a relatively affordable tuition fee, and gaining admission to study at Alberta is not an easy task, given the high academic standards and English proficiency requirements.
Founded in 1908, after over a century of operation, the university has achieved impressive milestones, especially in the fields of research and education. The University of Alberta is one of the top research universities in Canada, conducting nationally and internationally acclaimed research in areas such as medicine, chemistry, Nano-technology, humanities, and more.
The education system in Alberta and Canada in general is globally renowned, and the academic achievements of students are recognized in any country. It is also a hub for training and supplying high-quality workforce directly to Canada or other leading companies worldwide.
Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/index.html
Fanpage: ww.facebook.com/ualberta
8. McGill University
McGill University is a public university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The institution was established in 1821 under the Royal Charter of King George IV. McGill offers degrees and diplomas in over 300 research fields with admission requirements consistently among the highest in comparison to any other Canadian university.
Most students enroll in the largest faculties, namely arts, science, pharmacy, engineering, and management. McGill's main campus is situated on Mount Royal in downtown Montreal, with a second campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, also on the Island of Montreal, 30 kilometers west of the main campus.
The university is one of only two non-U.S. members of the American Association of Universities, the sole Canadian representative, and one of the 26 top-ranked universities globally in the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) within the World Economic Forum framework. McGill is considered one of the world's top research universities, consistently competing with the University of Toronto for the top position and having the highest proportion of doctoral students among Canadian research universities.
Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/McGillUniversity
9. University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia is the largest and renowned university in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It ranks among the top 50 universities globally, boasting an impressive track record: 7 Nobel Prizes, 69 Rhodes Scholars, 65 Olympic medals, and 195 scholarships from the Royal Society of Canada, with two alumni serving as Canada's Prime Ministers: Mr. John Turner - the 17th Prime Minister, and Ms. Kim Campbell - the 19th Prime Minister and Canada's first female Prime Minister.
According to the QS World University Rankings 2015, UBC secures the 3rd position in the 'Top Canadian Universities' and is in the top 50 'Global Universities.' The university offers diverse programs in fields such as applied science, engineering, commerce, design, humanities, forestry, law, medicine, and more, from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, with humanities and life sciences notably ranking in the Top 30 by QS World University Rankings 2015.
UBC is a leading international university, attracting students and faculty from over 150 countries. The university regularly collaborates with universities and research organizations worldwide. The University of British Columbia is recognized as a premier education center, offering a diverse learning environment and a high-quality faculty.
Website: https://www.ubc.ca/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/universityofbc
10. University of Toronto
University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1827 under the Royal Charter as the King's College, it was the first university in Upper Canada, a colony of the British Empire. The University of Toronto comprises 12 distinct colleges with individual financial and diplomatic autonomy, each with its own historical background.
The university has two satellite campuses in Mississauga (UTM) and Scarborough (UTSC). It is the oldest and largest public university in the province of Ontario and is a leading public research institution in Canada. Recognized for its top-quality education and training, the university annually attracts a diverse student body from various countries around the world.
Ranked as the #1 university in Canada and 25th globally among the best universities, the University of Toronto also leads the world in biomedical research and possesses the third-largest library system in North America, following Harvard University and Yale University.
Website: https://www.utoronto.ca/
Fanpage: www.facebook.com/universitytoronto
