{"id":4709,"date":"2021-07-22T12:15:49","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T06:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=4709"},"modified":"2025-01-29T19:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:35:18","slug":"best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Universities in Canada for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#University_of_Waterloo\" >University of Waterloo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#McGill_University\" >McGill University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#The_University_of_Ottawa\" >The University of Ottawa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#York_University\" >York University<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#University_of_Toronto\" >University of Toronto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#University_of_British_Columbia\" >University of British Columbia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/best-universities-in-canada-for-international-students\/#University_of_Alberta\" >University of Alberta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to numerous prestigious universities, Canada is known around the world for its high educational standards and quality educational institutes. When it comes to studying abroad, Canada is regarded for offering a decent standard of life as well as an outstanding education at a minimal cost. Students receive an internationally acclaimed education here, and the ability to work for a specific number of hours while studying allows you to finish your education in Canada without budget pressures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada has welcomed visitors for several years and continues to be the most popular country to live and work. Furthermore, Canada is also known for its fantastic job opportunities in various domains such as energy, manufacturing, marketing, IT, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re thinking about studying in Canada, but don\u2019t know where to study as there are several good universities. Don\u2019t worry, here are some <strong>top universities in Canada<\/strong>, for you to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Waterloo\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/waterloo\/u\/university-of-waterloo\"><b>University of Waterloo<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FWaterloo-e1627109360823.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"University of Waterloo\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>University of Waterloo<\/strong> has long been known for its cutting edge innovation, focusing on transformative study and high-quality education. Engineering and Applied Sciences is the most popular programme at the university. The programme was ranked in the top 75 programmes worldwide by Times Higher Education (THE) Magazine. Furthermore, It also features one of the largest education co-op programmes anywhere on the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has over 100 academic programmes that are administered through six departments and twelve faculty-based institutes. The university is situated\u00a0in the centre of Canada&#8217;s technological cluster which\u00a0makes it an ideal place for students to sharpen\u00a0their work-based knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McGill_University\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/montreal\/u\/mcgill-university\"><b>McGill University<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FMcGill-e1627109418616.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"McGill University\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>McGill University<\/strong> is named after James McGill, a notable Scottish Canadian businessman and philanthropist whose donation led to this institute&#8217;s founding in 1813. McGill University has been one of Canada&#8217;s elite universities for overseas students and has made substantial advances in the field of science and technology. International students contribute to approximately 32 percent of the entire student population, with a majority of them studying in the departments of \u00a0Medicine, Engineering, Arts, Science, and Management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accolade actor William Shatner, search engine innovator Alan Emptage, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are among McGill University&#8217;s prominent alumni. At McGill University, the students are always on the right track with top-notch faculties and cutting-edge resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_University_of_Ottawa\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/ottawa\/u\/university-of-ottawa\"><b>The University of Ottawa<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FUni-of-Ottawa-e1627109500664.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"The University of Ottawa\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The University of Ottawa<\/strong>\u00a0is the nation&#8217;s leading multilingual research-centric\u00a0institution. The institution offers approximately 450 programmes in English and French throughout its ten colleges, encompassing medical, engineering, political theory, and Canada&#8217;s largest law school. The institution oversees 40 research centres with a combined funded operating budget of more than $300 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a 97% graduate rate of employment, supplying the smartest people to a variety of business sectors in Canada and around the world. Admittedly, programmes at this top Canadian university provide students with all the facilities to develop relevant industry competencies. Moreover, its co-operative training program connects students with paid employment internships in their field of study.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"York_University\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/toronto\/u\/york-university\"><b>York University<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4743 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FYork-Uni-e1627109548651.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"York University\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">York is the third-largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni around the world. This university is known as one of the top schools in Canada for international students because of its distinctive approach to teaching and learning. You can even study in one of their other campuses located in various countries across the globe, including Costa Rica and India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main campus of <strong>York university<\/strong> is located in North Toronto that offers excellent research capabilities and more than 200 programmes. It has the only space engineering program in Canada, Global Health Programme, and a unique cross-discipline Digital Media Programme. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">York&#8217;s second campus is recognized as one of the best colleges in Canada for international students who either speak French or want to learn French. This university has produced some notable graduates including film star Rachel McAdams, comedian Lilly Singh, evolutionary biologist and television show host Dan Riskin,\u00a0 writer and producer of The Simpsons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Toronto\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/toronto\/u\/university-of-toronto\"><b>University of Toronto<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FUni-of-Toronto-e1627109581674.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"University of Toronto\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>University of Toronto<\/strong> is ranked 19th in the world and is considered one of the best universities in\u00a0Canada for international students. The university is among the world&#8217;s leading research-intensive institutions with a strong emphasis on innovation is also one of the reasons it is quite well-known amongst students. Moreover, the university&#8217;s technologies, workshops, programmes, and networks assist innovators in turning their idea into a successful business model. Over 150 research-based enterprises have already been founded at the University of Toronto campuses in the last five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university welcomes overseas students\u00a0from 160 diversified\u00a0nations annually. Strong global rating, an advanced education system, excellent learning experiences, a variety of degree alternatives, and great job prospects, attract a huge number of international students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_British_Columbia\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/vancouver\/u\/university-of-british-columbia\"><b>University of British Columbia<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FCanadian-Uni-1-e1627109634835.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"University of British Columbia\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>University of British Columbia<\/strong> is currently ranked 34th\u00a0in the world rankings and is well-known for its scholarly concentration, illustrious alumnus, and cutting-edge student facilities. It is an international centre of educational excellence that is routinely listed amongst the\u00a0world&#8217;s top 20 educational institutions. Moreover, with students, instructors, and administrators from all over the world, the university places a premium on international diversification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Alberta\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/canada\/edmonton\/u\/university-of-alberta\"><b>University of Alberta<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4739 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.weserv.nl\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universityliving.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F07%2FUni-of-Alberta-e1627109666175.jpg&#038;w=1024&#038;q=75&#038;output=webp\" alt=\"University of Alberta\" width=\"700\" height=\"412\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>University of Alberta<\/strong> is a world-leading research-centred\u00a0university in Canada. In the department of\u00a0humanities, sciences, fine arts, economics, engineering, and medical sciences, the university holds\u00a0a stellar reputation. The university is situated in Edmonton, Alberta, a thriving metropolis with a population of around one million. Approximately 40,000 students enrol at the University of Alberta every year, with around 7000 of them being foreign students from 152 countries. The university is dedicated to creating a diverse atmosphere that is welcoming to innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, if you are planning to move to Canada for your higher education, the above-mentioned universities would be perfect for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>S.NO<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>University Name<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>QS Ranking<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Acceptance Rate<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Fees<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Test Required<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">University of Waterloo<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#112<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$11,000-<br>$12,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">McGill University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">46%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$29,000- <br>$30,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, TOFEL, IELTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The University of Ottawa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#203<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">42%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$17,478- $43,500CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">York University<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#353<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$26,000- $27,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOFEL, IELTS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">University of Toronto<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#21<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$45,000- $46,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">University of British Columbia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#34<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">54%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$38,000- $39,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">University of Alberta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">#111<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">58%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20,000- $21,000CAD<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOEFL, IELTS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Must Read:- <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/admission-guide\/top-universities-in-vancouver-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Universities In Vancouver<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home to numerous prestigious universities, Canada is known around the world for its high educational standards and quality educational institutes. When it comes to studying abroad, Canada is regarded for offering a decent standard of life as well as an outstanding education at a minimal cost. Students receive an internationally acclaimed education here, and the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4745,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[974],"tags":[276],"class_list":{"0":"post-4709","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-admission-guide","8":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}