The Times Higher Education 2023 World University Rankings list 31 Canadian schools as among the finest in the world. After the United States, Canada is the most preferred study abroad location for students. The availability of permanent residency is drawing more students to study and live in Canada.
Take a look at the list of the top 5 universities in Canada:
1. University of Toronto
In the top 20 of the World University Rankings 2023, the University of Toronto is the only Canadian institution. Five Canadian prime ministers, as well as authors Michael Ondaatje and Margaret Atwood, are notable graduates. There are ten Nobel laureates associated with the university in total. The University of Toronto is organized as a collegiate system. Each of the seven colleges has a unique history and tradition. International students make up around 25% of the university’s student body.
2. University of British Columbia
At the University of British Columbia, overseas students make up around 33% of the student body. The university has ties to eight Nobel laureates, 71 Rhodes scholars, and 65 Olympic medalists. The University of British Columbia has two campuses: one in Vancouver and one in Okanagan. On its Vancouver campus, the university is divided into 12 department, while its Okanagan campus has an additional 7 departments.
3. McGill University
The main campus of McGill University is located in the heart of Montreal, at the foot of Mount Royal. First-year students might choose to reside in the campus’s park-like setting. It is the first medical school in the country, and the school continues to rank well in the globe for clinical topics. More than 31,000 students can choose from more than 300 degree programs at the institution.
4. McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario is home to McMaster University. More than 90 nations contribute to the student and faculty body. The institution, notably in the field of health sciences, focuses a significant emphasis on research that aims to address some of the most pressing societal issues. The university has exchange agreements in place with more than 70 overseas universities.
5. University of Montreal
French is the primary language of instruction at the University of Montreal. The university includes three connected fraternities and sororities as well as a students’ union that advocates for undergraduate and graduate students. Both undergraduate and graduate students can live on campus full-time.
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