Full list of public universities in Canada (2024)

Want to study in Canada? And want to search universities in Canada? This page answers your questions.

To study in Canada, you will need to apply to a university or college.

But how do you apply to a university when you don’t even know them? That’s why I decided to make this post containing the names of universities in Canada. And, where they are located.

We recently published a comprehensive guide on all you need to know about studying in Canada. It’s a must read if you’re an international student planning to study in Canada.

You can also check out undergraduate courses offered in Canada if you’re looking to study at undergraduate level. And master’s courses offered in Canada if you’re planning to study for a master’s degree.

There are many universities in Canada, some of them world class. If there is one thing about Canadian universities, it is their reputation for churning out highly employable graduates.

More importantly, Canadian universities are very welcoming for international students. That’s students from different countries chose to enroll at Canadian universities and colleges each year.

And, there are different provinces in Canada. So I’ll specify the province each university is to enable you also make a choice of the Canadian city to study.

List of public universities in Canada

Find the names and location of all universities in Canada below.

List of public universities in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

1. Memorial University of Newfoundland

Have campuses in St. John’s and Corner Brook.

List of public universities in Québec, Canada

Bear in mind that French is the official language in Québec province. Therefore, most universities and colleges in Québec have their courses taught in French.

Though there are still English-speaking universities and colleges. You’ll identify them on this list by their names.

1. Bishop’s University, Sherbrooke

2. Concordia University, Montreal

3. École de technologie supérieure, Montreal

4. École nationale d’administration publique, Québec city

5. HEC Montréal (Business School), Montréal

6. Institute national de la recherche (postgraduate only), Québec city

7. McGill University, Montreal

8. Polytechnique Montréal (Engineering school), Montreal

This school is affiliated to Université de Montréal.

9. Université de Montréal, Montréal

10. Université de Sherbrook

The university has campuses in Sherbrooke and Longueuil.

11. Université du Québec, Québec city

12. Université du Québec à Chicoutimin (UQAC), Chicoutimi

13. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Montréal

14. Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR), Rimouski

15. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), Trois-Rivières

16. Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Rouyn-Noranda

17. Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau

18. Université Laval, Québec city

19. Université TÉLUQ, Québec city

This is a distance learning university. Therefore, the university specializes in distance learning programs.

List of public universities in British Columbia, Canada

1. Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver

2. Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Have campus in Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and Cloverdale.

3. Simon Fraser University

The university has campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey.

4. The University of British Columbia

The university has campuses in Kelowna and Vancouver.

5. Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops

6. Trinity Western University, Langley

7. University of Northern British Columbia

The university has campuses in Prince George, Terrace, Gitwinksihlkw, Quesnel and Fort St John.

8. University of Fraser Valley, Abbotsford

9. University of Victoria

10. Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

11. Royal Roads University, Victoria

List of public universities in Manitoba, Canada

1. Brandon University, Brandon

2. St. Paul’s College, Winnipeg

3. The University of Winnipeg

4. Université de Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg

5. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg

List of public universities in New Brunswick, Canada

1. Mount Allison University, Sackville

2. St. Thomas University, Fredericton

3. Université de Moncton (courses taught in French)

Have campuses in Moncton, Shippagan and Edmundston.

4. University of New Brunswick

The university has campuses in Fredericton and Saint John.

List of public universities in Alberta, Canada

1. Athabasca University, Athabasca

2. Concordia University of Edmonton

3. Mount Royal University

The university has campuses in Calgary and Springbank.

4. The King’s University, Edmonton

5. University of Alberta

6. University of Calgary

7. University of Lethbridge

8. MacEwan University, Edmonton

List of public universities in Prince Edward Island, Canada

1. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown

List of public universities in Saskatchewan, Canada

1. Campion College, Regina

2. First Nations University of Canada

The university has campuses in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon.

3. Luther College, Regina

4. Thomas More College, Saskatoon

5. University of Regina

6. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

List of public universities in Nova Scotia, Canada

1. Acadia University, Wolfville

2. Cape Breton University, Sydney

3. Dalhousie University, Halifax

4. Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax

5. NSCAD University, Halifax

6. Saint Mary’s University, Halifax

7. St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish

8. Université Saint-Anne, Pointe-de-l’Église

9. University of King’s College, Halifax

List of public universities in Ontario, Canada

1. Algoma University

The university has campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie and South Porcupine.

2. Brescia University College, London

3. Brock University, St. Catherines

4. Carleton University, Ottawa

5. Huron University College, London

6. King’s University College, London

7. Lakehead University

Have campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay.

8. Laurentian University

The university has campuses in Barrie and Sudbury.

9. McMaster University, Hamilton

10. Nipissing University, North Bay

11. Ocad University, Toronto

12. Ontario Tech University, Oshawa

13. Queen’s University, Kingston

14. Redeemer University, Ancaster

15. Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston

16. Reyerson College, Toronto

17. St. Jerome’s University, Waterloo

18. Trent University

The university has campuses in Oshawa and Peterborough.

19. University of Guelph

20. University of Ottawa

21. University of Saint Michael’s College, Toronto

21. University of Sudbury

22. University of Toronto

The university has campuses in Toronto, Scarborough and Mississauga.

Full list of University of Toronto courses | U of T Canada

23. University of Trinity College, Toronto

24. University of Waterloo

25. University of Windsor

26. Victoria University, Toronto

27. Western University, London

28. Wilfrid Laurier University

Have campuses in Waterloo and Brantford.

29. York University, Toronto, Canada

I’m glad you went through the whole list. And now, you’re arriving at where to study in your mind.

Good enough, you now know the cities each university is, making it easier for you to decide. Remember, the city you chose to study contributes to living expenses.

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