Top 5 Universities
in Canada
Canada is one of the countries to have many of
its higher education institutions in the top global rankings. Eight (8)
Canadian universities have been ranked in the world's 200 top universities by
Times Higher Education's World University
Rankings for 2021.
Canadian universities have been witnessing a
large influx of local and global students due to their top-notch academic
institutions, affordable education and scholarships plus it provides large
opportunities for permanent residence and career too.
The top 5 Canadian Universities are discussed
below.
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is one of the initial
universities established in Canada. The university constitutes seven colleges
similar to the UK education system and is a pioneer in many academic areas such
as Forest Science faculty and the first academic publishing house in the
country.
The university offers more than 700 undergraduate
and more than 300 graduate programs. This university also has the largest
library in North America which is an immense aid to its students.
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a
highly-ranked and competitive university of the country. The university has two
campuses; the main campus is located in Vancouver and the second one in
Kelowna.
The university is famous. for its multiple Nobel
laureate alumni and more than 60 Olympic medallists. The main campus hosts
about 12 faculties while the secondary campus has 7 faculties. The institution
has also schooled three of Canadian Prime Ministers, including the current PM
Justin Trudeau.
McGill University
McGill University is also among the first higher
education institutions of the country. Established in 1821, the university has
achieved the status of global significance by being a part of the World
Economic Forum.
The university has been home to a vast majority
of foreign students and has produced above 100 Rhodes Scholars. The university
offers more than 300 degree course the medical school of the McGill University
is the first medical faculty in the country and is widely regarded in
international academia and medical research.
McMaster University
McMaster University is located in Hamilton and is
ranked the highest for the international faculty indicator. The university is
generally known for its prestigious medical school globally whereas its other
faculties have also been ranking high on the world indices.
The university has a strong research base and its
research has been crucial in various disciplines for instance the Stem Cell and
Cancer research of the institute. Students from more than 120 countries have
been studying in the university as the institute saw a percentage of 13.3% of
students in 2018 making up its international students.
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is running on four
campuses and schools around 40,000 students. The university has been recording
high rankings in its international faculty indicator. The University of Alberta
is also world-renowned for its international appeal. Its students come from
about 156 countries around the globe.
The university offers approximately 200 undergrad
and more than 500 graduate programs. The university is also the only higher
education institute to offer native studies in Canada, providing academic research
and teaching in the aboriginal culture, language and history etc.