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20 best universities in Canada for international students. New data from The IRCC (department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) revealed that as of 31 December 2020, there were 530,540 international students holding Canadian study permits. If we keep in mind the global pandemic, this number is huge.
A survey conducted by the Canadian Bureau For International Education revealed that the top three reasons international students choose Canada were:
In the same survey, 60% of international students said they plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada after graduation.
The CBIE’s International Student Survey has found that 93% of international students are satisfied with their educational experience in Canada and 96% of them would recommend Canada as a study destination. Here is a list of the 20 Best Universities in Canada for International Students. Almost all students (95%) stated that they are succeeding in meeting the academic demands of their program.
In Canada, three provinces have the most foreign students: Ontario, British Columbia, followed by Quebec. These three provinces alone account for 83% of the total foreign students in Canada.
We have ranked 20 Best Universities in Canada for International Students in this article based on six factors:
We collected data from four well-known platforms: QS ranking, THE ranking (Times Higher Education), Shanghai Ranking, and USNEWS ranking.
If you are thinking about studying in Canada, here are our 20 best universities in Canada for international students:
#1. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has evolved into Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. The university has 27,536 international students from an overall of 84,158. There is 4,248 international faculty staff of an overall of 9,881.
#2. UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The University of British Columbia attracts more than 50,330 students, of which 15,399 are international. UBC’s global alumni network has more than 370,000 individuals, representing 148 countries. UBC counts 8 Nobel laureates and 71 Rhodes Scholars among its alumni, including three Canadian prime ministers.
#3. MCGILL UNIVERSITY
McGill University attracts thousands of international students from over 150 countries every year and the highest percentage of Ph.D. students of any Canadian research university.
#4. UNIVERSITY OF MONTREAL
With its affiliated schools, Polytechnique Montreal (engineering), and HEC Montreal (business), the University of Montreal is one of the largest university complexes in North America. The University of Montreal has over 55,540 students and 2,400 professors and researchers.
#5. MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
With students and faculty from 98 countries worldwide and 70 international academic exchange agreements in place, McMaster welcomes international perspectives. It is the only Canadian host site of a United Nations University (The Institute for Water, Environment, and Health- UNU-INWEH).
#6. UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
Home to nearly 39,500 students, including more than 9,690 international students from over 150 countries, the University of Alberta fosters a supportive and multicultural atmosphere within a vibrant research environment. The University of Alberta is home to world-leading facilities such as Canada’s National Institute for Nanotechnology and the Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology.
#7. UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
The University of Waterloo is home to some 37,970 students of which 10,269 are internationals, The university is located in the city of Waterloo, Canada’s largest and most dynamic city. It’s also home to residents from 200 cultural backgrounds.
#8. WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Western University is located in London, Canada. The city, which is known as The Forest City, is home to nearly 400,000 residents. It is a hub for higher education, medical research, manufacturing, and technology. Western University has 28,309 students, of which 6,314 are internationals. More than half of its faculty staff are internationals, too.
#9. UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
As a major Canadian research-intensive institution, the University of Calgary has 14 faculties, 53 departments and more than 200 academic programs. The University of Calgary also has 77 Canada Research Chairs and is home to 85 research centers building knowledge in areas including health, social sciences, business, and energy and the environment.
#10. UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Home to more than 38,380 students, of which more than 8,880 are internationals. One-third of the faculty staff are internationals.
#11. QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
#12. DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
#13. SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
#14. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
#15. UNIVERSITY LAVAL
#16. UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN
#17. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
#18. YORK UNIVERSITY
#19. UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
#20. CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Optimize your chances of success!
What are your options for Canadian Immigration? You can consider any of the following pathways to Canadian Immigration:
Chugo Immigration Service is authorized to offer Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The Principal Consultant, Pius Chukwuma Ekwulugo RCIC, is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and has helped many foreigners to start a new life in Canada. We will help you too!
For effective and diligent legal help regarding Canadian Immigration matters, we partner with Weekes Law Office.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
Are you looking for an immigration pathway to Canada? If you do not know where to look and how to start, we invite you to book an eligibility consultation with us. We will prepare an individualized assessment report for you and guide you on your immigration journey to Canada.
We advise you to complete the assessment questionnaire now in order to properly plan your application.
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