Top Universities in Canada 2026
According to a new report by Times Higher Education, the top universities in Canada have been ranked, along with their global standings.
The University of Toronto holds the top position, a spot it has maintained since at least 2011. McGill University and the University of British Columbia also hold strong positions in both national and global rankings.
- University of Toronto: 1st place
- McGill University: 2nd place
- University of British Columbia: 3rd place
Times Higher Education’s 2026 Canada University Rankings features 34 universities in total, with McGill rising to 2nd place among Canadian universities.
Rankings with “=” signal that a university is tied with one or more other institutions.
Author's summary: Canada's top universities ranked by Times Higher Education.