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Canada boasts an array of prestigious post-secondary institutions found in towns and cities across the country. Whether located in urban centres or nearby boroughs, offering sprawling or tight-knit campuses, Canadian universities are internationally recognized and known for their innovative programs, and students can pursue degrees in health sciences, technology, business, engineering, and fine arts among many others. The following Canadian universities are not only reputable for their academics, but for providing a well-rounded student life experience too, with every imaginable extracurricular available for students looking to expand their scope. Some of Canada\u2019s (and the world\u2019s) great leaders, thinkers, and athletes have graduated from these Canadian post-secondary schools.<\/p>\n


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University of Toronto
\n<\/strong>Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto<\/a> was the highest-ranked Canadian university on the 2019 World University Rankings<\/a> list. This 21st-ranked school has campuses in downtown Toronto, Mississauga, and Scarborough, and students can choose from 980 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs across many disciplines. Recently, the Munk School of Global Affairs and the School of Public Policy merged in order to focus on burgeoning fields such as migration policy and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s University
\n<\/strong>With just under 25,000 students, Queen\u2019s University<\/a> has a smaller student body than other major Canadian universities. It promotes a well-rounded post-secondary education by hosting the most clubs per capita of any Canadian institution and a notable international exchange program. As a research-intensive school, Queen\u2019s students are graduating with degrees in global studies, mental health, and sustainable energy\u2014for proof of this university\u2019s excellence, look no further than 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics co-winner and alumnus Arthur B. McDonald.<\/p>\n

McMaster University
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At campuses in Hamilton, Burlington, and Niagara, McMaster University<\/a> students can choose from a wide range of disciplines, though with over 70 research centres and institutes, the school has a strong reputation for medical-doctoral programs and health sciences. Current research includes biomedical engineering, chronic diseases, and aging.<\/p>\n

University of Waterloo
\n<\/strong>Located in Waterloo, Ontario\u2019s own mini Silicon Valley, it\u2019s no surprise that the city\u2019s university is an institution where academic creativity thrives\u2014in fact, the University of Waterloo<\/a> was ranked as the most innovative university in Canada by Maclean\u2019s<\/em> in 2019. Founded in 1957, the school continues its tradition of highly-respected math, science, and engineering programs with excellent co-op placements and the addition of new programs focused on modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence. <\/p>\n


\nQu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/p>\n

McGill University<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Named Canada\u2019s top medical-doctoral university for the past 15 consecutive years by Maclean\u2019s<\/em>, McGill University<\/a> has a high academic standard for all its programs\u2014in fact, the school boasts the highest percentage of PhD students of any Canadian research university. The Montr\u00e9al-based school also recognizes International Baccalaureate high school credits and attracts a large number of international students. Singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard Cohen is a McGill alumnus.<\/p>\n

Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al
\n<\/strong>With a brand new, $350 million science complex, the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al<\/a> is an expanding, research-intensive institution. The university prides itself on providing an international experience and promoting innovative research in topical fields such as Artificial Intelligence. The school has campuses downtown and in the surrounding Montr\u00e9al area, and counts former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as an alumnus.<\/p>\n


\nBritish Columbia<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of British Columbia
\n<\/strong>As the largest university in the province, the University of British Columbia<\/a> is one of the top-ranked Canadian universities when it comes to research and supports a diverse and international faculty. With 16 faculties to choose from, students can balance their academic achievements by joining one of the 370 clubs, or play sports for the Thunderbirds\u2014UBC graduates have won 58 Olympic medals.<\/p>\n

Simon Fraser University<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ranked 11th in the country by Times Higher Education, Simon Fraser University<\/a> is recognized for its large-scale co-op program and its flexible trimester system that sees a wide range of courses offered no matter the time of year. Located at the top of Burnaby Mountain, SFU has a reputation for being a bit removed from the city proper, but its UniverCity commercial and residential area provides plenty of solutions to students and guests on the mountain for the day. Architect Arthur Erikson and activist Terry Fox are just two of the institution\u2019s storied alumni.<\/p>\n

University of Victoria
\n<\/strong>A review of the West Coast educational landscape wouldn\u2019t be complete without mention of the University of Victoria<\/a>, a leading institution situated on the southern coast of picturesque Vancouver Island. Tied in the THE World University Rankings with top schools like York and Carleton, UVic places an emphasis on ocean and climate research and co-operative education opportunities. Students can pursue competitive studies in Indigineous law, physics and ocean sciences, and archeology while benefiting from the university\u2019s external research grants, which have more than tripled in the last decade.<\/p>\n


\nAlberta<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Alberta
\n<\/strong>Consistently ranked a top 10 Canadian university by Maclean\u2019s<\/em>, the University of Alberta<\/a> is known for excellence across all faculties, including the humanities, creative arts, and business. As a top Canadian public research institution, U of A is also home to the second-largest research library in the country with over 4.7 million titles. Canadian actors Nathan Fillion and Paul Gross studied here before going on to star in television and film.<\/p>\n

University of Calgary<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Post-graduation employment is a top priority for the University of Calgary<\/a>. Located in Alberta’s largest city, the university\u2019s graduates enter the workforce with a degree from among 250 available programs, work-integrated experience, and skills from access to over 50 research institutes and centres. Playing in the Olympic Oval\u2014built for the 1988 Olympic games\u2014the University of Calgary’s Dinos are ranked in the top five for Academic All-Canadian student athletes.<\/p>\n

Canadian\u2019s premier post-secondary institutions make it an appealing destination for learners from across the world. These universities in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Qu\u00e9bec offer exciting, innovative degrees, access to top research programs and facilities, and learning environments that foster the leaders and problem-solvers of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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Find luxury homes near Canada\u2019s top post-secondary schools in some of the country\u2019s <\/em>featured markets<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo Credits: Elena Elisseeva \/ Shutterstock, Alwin Lee \/ Shutterstock, Cagkan Sayin \/ Shutterstock, EB Adventure Photography \/ Shutterstock, Jeff Whyte \/ Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n

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