There are several reasons why students should pursue their studies in Canada, given its high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and immigrant-friendly environment. In addition to this, Canada also offers research opportunities, post-study work options, and permanent residency pathways for aspiring professionals who wish to work and settle there. Every year, around 485,000 international students choose to study in Canada. As per the data of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), more than 1,028,650 international students are studying in the country, making it one of the most popular destinations for international students, along with the US and UK.
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Top 10 universities to study in Canada
The table below has the list of top 10 universities in Canada and their QS Global rankings:
|
University name |
QS Global Ranking 2025 |
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University of Toronto |
25 |
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McGill University |
29 |
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University of British Columbia |
38 |
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University of Alberta |
96 |
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University of Waterloo |
115 |
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Western University |
120 |
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University of Montreal |
159 |
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McMaster University |
176 |
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University of Ottawa |
189 |
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Queen’s University at Kingston |
193 |
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Top 10 courses to study in Canada
The table below lists the top 10 courses offered by various universities in Canada:
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Top Courses to Study |
Name of the universities offering the course |
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Business Management |
University of Toronto, McGill University, York University |
|
Information Technology and Computer Science |
University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta |
|
Media and Journalism |
Carleton University, Ryerson University, University of British Columbia, Concordia University and University of King’s College |
|
Human Resources |
University of Toronto, York University, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Waterloo, and Queen's University |
|
Engineering |
University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Waterloo, and Queen's University |
|
Health & Medicine |
University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University McMaster University, University of Alberta |
|
Project Management |
York University, Concordia University, University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, |
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Accounting & Finance |
Ryerson University, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Alberta and York University |
|
Psychology |
University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University York University, University of Calgary, University of Alberta |
|
Agriculture & Forestry |
University of Guelph, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, University of Manitoba and University of Toronto |
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Scholarship programs offered in Canada for international students
Given below are some of the most popular scholarships offered to study in Canada by various universities:
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Scholarship name |
Scholarship type |
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Vanier Canada graduate scholarship |
Doctoral Programs |
|
Banting Postdoctoral fellowships |
Post-doctoral programs |
|
Canada Graduate Scholarship |
Master’s program |
|
Canada-CARICOM Leadership scholarship |
Short-term study or research for Undergraduates and graduate levels |
|
Ontario Trillium Scholarship |
Doctoral programs |
|
Lester B. Pearson Scholarship |
Undergraduate program |
|
UBC International Leader of Tomorrow award |
Undergraduate program |
|
Calgary International Entrance Scholarship |
Undergraduate program |
|
Richard Murray Endowed Scholarship |
Undergraduate and graduate programs |
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