Top 10 Universities in Canada, from Master and International Students

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The topic of top 10 universities in Canada has consistently been intriguing students across the world due its prospect in securing a job post graduation. Canada has an employability rate of 61.80% based on the data published by Statistics Canada. The number reflects economic advancements as well as an attractive job market in the country. Many international students find comfort in this.

Canada is ranked fourth on the best education system in the world according to US News Report. The country is home for renowned universities of different backgrounds. A record of the previous years showed more than 807,260 international students are flocking to pursue higher education in Canada. It’s foreseen there will be a leap in numbers this year.

Learn more below about the top 10 universities in Canada based on QS World Universities Ranking.

1. University of Toronto

University of Toronto is the top university in Canada with a global score 83.2. Located in Ohio, Toronto, it has grown in popularity over the years due to its academic reputation, contributing in many fields such as engineering, humanities, and medicine.

There are three dynamic campuses in Toronto to accommodate 1,200 student clubs and organizations with a total number of student population hitting more than 97,000.

University of Toronto has the largest library system in Canada with 42 libraries situated across the campuses.

2. McGill University

McGill University is ranked second in top 10 universities in Canada after successfully ascending to 30th position in the world rankings. It has a historical excellence in education, particularly in the fields of law, medical research and business.

Situated in Montreal, McGill University is the perfect fusion of English and French culture due to its vibrant nuance. Aside from having the second highest ranking in the list, McGill is notably one of the oldest universities in Canada.

Justin Trudeaue, Canada’s current Prime Minister, is among the remarkable alumni of McGill University.

3. University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia is named as the most sustainable university in Canada earning it a place on the top 10 universities in Canada. Renowned for its academic reputation, it is a home for over 70,000 students of all nations. Eminent scholars of the university won eight Nobel Laureates, 74 Rhode scholars, and 65 Olympic medals.

University of British Columbias, also known as UBC is popular for its attractive campuses across the area of Vancouver and Kelowna. Forestry, oceanography and environmental science are among the recognized disciplines at UBC.

4. University of Alberta

The fourth place on the list of top 10 universities in Canada is won by the University of Alberta that garnered more than 44,000 students from 156 countries. There are a total of 200 programmes across five campuses.

University of Alberta is renowned for its innovation and entrepreneurship discipline, advocating the students to establish startups. Among other remarkable fields that maintain their global presence are economic, energy, health science, and agriculture.

5. University of Waterloo

A number of startups were established by University of Waterloo’s alumni. Its excellence in bringing innovation stemmed from its co-op program which grants the student to obtain real world experience during their study.

University of Waterloo is the fourth most sustainable in Canada scoring the place alongside Universite de Montreal. Today, it has three campuses across Waterloo, Ontario.

The top ranked fields in Waterloo are computer science, engineering, and mathematics.

6. Western University

Western University is ranked sixth on the list of top 10 universities in Canada due to its strong legacy in the research field as a founding member of the U15 research group.

Located in London, Ontario, it has over 10,000 international students from a total of 43,000 students from 129 countries. The university’s scenic campus offers a bright research community, focusing particularly on neuroscience, wind engineering and imaging.

7. Université de Montréal

Despite ranking seventh in the top 10 universities in Canada, Université de Montréal fell three spots from the previous year. The university has around 67,000 students with 10,000 international students among them. 

Université de Montréa is a world class education provider for its diverse research, excelling in many disciplines such as social sciences, life sciences, and humanities.

8. University of Calgary 

The University of Calgary was founded as a branch of the University of Alberta in 1944. Today, it has over 34,000 students and five campuses including one in Doha, Qatar. 

Its strong paper output comes from more than 250 courses, earning the 182nd place in world ranking as the highest score in paper’s citation. Most notable expertise areas include energy, health sciences, and engineering.

9. McMaster University 

McMaster University is now ranked 9th in the top universities in Canada after falling three places. Aside from its prestigious medical school, the university is also popular for its constant innovation in teaching and researching.

10. University of Ottawa 

Ranking last in the top 10 universities in Canada, University of Ottawa is renowned for its bilingual approach. It is now best known to be the biggest bilingual university in the world, providing programs in English and French.  

The ranks of top 10 universities in Canada are constantly switching from one university to another on the list. However, the overall ranking of Canada’s education system is relatively stagnant at the higher place.

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