Here’s a categorized list of notable universities in Canada, divided by their general categories such as research-intensive, comprehensive, and primarily undergraduate institutions:
Research-Intensive Universities
1. University of Toronto
2. University of British Columbia (UBC)
3. McGill University
4. University of Alberta
5. University of Montreal (Université de Montréal)
6. University of Waterloo
7. University of Calgary
8. Dalhousie University
9. Queen’s University
10. Simon Fraser University
Comprehensive Universities
1. York University
2. University of Ottawa
3. Carleton University
4. Ryerson University
5. University of Manitoba
6. University of Saskatchewan
7. University of Victoria
8. Western University
9. University of Guelph
10. Laurentian University
Primarily Undergraduate Universities
1. Acadia University
2. Bishop’s University
3. Cape Breton University
4. Fraser Valley University
5. Lakehead University
6. Mount Allison University
7. Mount Royal University
8. St. Francis Xavier University
9. Trent University
10. University of Prince Edward Island
Specialized Institutions
• Arts and Design:
• Ontario College of Art and Design University (OCAD U)
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design
• Business:
• Schulich School of Business (York University)
• Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto)
• Engineering and Technology:
• École Polytechnique de Montréal
• University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering
Institutions with a Focus on Research and Professional Programs
• McMaster University (Known for its medical school and research)
• University of Sherbrooke (Offers a range of professional programs)
Other Notable Institutions
• University of New Brunswick
• Royal Military College of Canada
• University of the Fraser Valley
