The best universities in Canada for international students

It comes as no surprise that international students account for roughly 20% of those enrolled in formal programmes in Canada. In addition to having a lower cost of living than countries such as the UK and the US, Canada’s student visa permits you to work in most situations, either on or off campus.

The finest universities in Canada for international students, according to US News rankings, are:

• The University of Toronto provides over 980 programmes as well as a well-funded research programme. International students account up more than 20% of the student body, and the university is consistently ranked among the top 20 in the world, making it one of the best options for international students.
• University of British Columbia: Located in Vancouver, the University of British Columbia is a research powerhouse and a very prestigious university. UBC has the most international campus community in North America.
• McGill University: Located in Montreal, McGill University is well-known for its strong offerings in both the arts and sciences. Almost one-third of McGill University’s students hail from one of 150 different countries.
• McMaster University, based in Hamilton, is ranked 80th in the world and fourth in Canada. McMaster has 15% international students from 120 countries.
• University of Alberta: The University of Alberta has almost 40,000 students on five campuses, including over 7,200 international students.
• The University of Montreal, founded in 1878, is a French-speaking university that welcomes approximately 10,000 international students each year.
• University of Calgary: While the University of Calgary is ranked #169 in the world, it is ranked #7 in Canada, with over 7,000 international students enrolled each year.
• University of Ottawa: The University of Ottawa is a bilingual public institution and each year welcomes over 7,500 international students.