Which Canada University would you prefer? 

For the second year, three Canadian universities are in the top 40 of QS World University Rankings. QS ranks universities globally, measuring employability and sustainability.

Top 3 Canadian Universities:

University of Toronto (UofT)

Overall Rank: 25

Score: 84.1

Notable Scores: Academic Reputation (99.7), Sustainability (100), Employment Outcomes (98.7)

UofT ranks highest in Canada for the second year, excelling in sustainability and academic reputation.

McGill University

Overall Rank: 29

Score: 83

Notable Scores: Academic Reputation (94.3), Sustainability (99.1), Employment Outcomes (98.3)

McGill moves up one spot, maintaining a top 35 position for 13 years.

University of British Columbia (UBC)

Overall Rank: 38

Score: 81

Notable Scores: Academic Reputation (98.3), Sustainability (99.8), Employer Reputation (94.3)

UBC ranks fourth globally in sustainability.

Canada’s Top 10 Universities for 2025:

University of Alberta (#96 overall)

University of Waterloo (#115 overall)

Western University (#120 overall)

Université de Montréal (#159 overall)

McMaster University (#176 overall)

University of Ottawa (#189 overall)

Queen’s University (#193 overall)

About QS: QS annually ranks universities based on eight factors: Academic Reputation, Faculty/Student Ratio, Citations per Faculty, Employer Reputation, International Faculty/Student Ratio, Sustainability, Employment Outcomes, and International Research Network.

For more details on QS methodology, visit their .