Top Five Canadian Universities for International Students

Looking to attend a Canadian university? Great choice! Canada boasts some incredible institutions, ranked highly world-wide, that are very welcoming to international students. Plus, at many Canadian schools, you have the choice between learning in English or French.

Not sure where to start applying? Check out this list of the top five ranked schools in Canada…

The University of Toronto

Students from over 160 countries call UofT home, it’s a popular choice for international students. There are 3 campuses to choose from (downtown Toronto, Scarborough or Mississauga) and a wide range of classes available. There is a strong foundation of research there, so it’s not a surprise that it ranks 22nd globally as of 2018, and holds strong at number one in Canada.

The University of British Columbia

This school ranks 2nd in Canada and 34th globally. The modern facilities and exceptional alumni, as well as its reputation for quality research, earned this institution it’s rank. There are 2 campuses, one in Vancouver and the other in Kelowna.

McGill University

Coming in at 3rd place in Canada is McGill University in Montreal, which is ranked 42nd globally. This school was the home of Canada’s first faculty of medicine, and currently houses the second largest hospital based research facility in the country. Approximately ¼ of the school’s population is from overseas.

McMaster University

Located in Hamilton, ON, McMaster University comes in at number 4 in Canadian ranking, and 78th globally. It’s a smaller school, with an intimate campus and 15% of it’s student body is made up of international students - attracted by the campus setting and research opportunities.

Universitie de Montreal

This school ranks 5th in Canada, and 108th globally, and is a great choice for those wanting to study in French. The list of impressive achievements and cutting edge technology at this institution earned it its place.