Universities in Canada are established and operate under
provincial and territorial government charters or are directed by
First Nations bands or by federal legislation. Most public universities in the country are members of
Universities Canada
Universities Canada () is an organization that represents Canada's universities. It is a non-profit national organization that coordinates university policies, guidance and direction.
Formed in 1911, as the Association of Universities and Colleg ...
, a non-profit organization. The title "university" is protected under federal regulation.
, there are over 100 universities in Canada, offering education in
English and French.
Most French-speaking universities are located in
Quebec
Quebec is Canada's List of Canadian provinces and territories by area, largest province by area. Located in Central Canada, the province shares borders with the provinces of Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, ...
, though outside the province are either francophone or bilingual. 1.8 million students are enrolled in university. Programs are offered to graduating high school students through choice; however, students must maintain specific entering averages, which generally range from 65 to 85%, depending on criteria set by the chosen university. On campus residences are available at 95% of universities in Canada.
List of public universities
There are many public universities in Canada that are authorized to issue degrees. Degrees from
Affiliated institutions and seminaries are typically awarded by the affiliate's parent institution.
List of private universities
The following is a list of private universities that are authorized to issue degrees by a provincial authority. The following list does not include
satellite campus
A satellite campus, branch campus or regional campus is a campus of a university or college that is physically at a distance from the original university or college area. This branch campus may be located in a different city, state, or country, ...
es (Northeastern University - Toronto) and (Niagara University) and branches in Canada for universities based in the United States. All of them are English language institutions.
See also
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U15 (universities)
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Higher education in Canada
Higher education in Canada includes provincial, territorial, Indigenous and military higher education systems. The ideal objective of Canadian higher education is to offer every Canadian the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge necessa ...
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List of business schools in Canada
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List of Canadian universities by endowment
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List of colleges in Canada
This is a list of college (Canada), colleges in Canada. Colleges are distinct from universities in Canada as they are typically not degree-granting institutions, though some may be enabled by provincial legislation to grant degrees using joint pr ...
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List of law schools in Canada
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List of universities and colleges by country
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Lists of universities and colleges
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List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning
This is a list of colleges, seminaries, and universities that do not have educational accreditation. In many countries, accreditation is defined as a governmental designation.
Degrees or other qualifications from unaccredited institutions ma ...
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Rankings of universities in Canada
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References
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External links
Universities CanadaTimes Higher Education Canadian University rankingsMaclean's University Rankings
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Lists of universities and colleges by country