Which Canadian universities are popular for the September intake, and where do they rank in QS 2027 for me to compare?
Popular September intake choices include Toronto, UBC, McGill, Alberta, Waterloo, McMaster, Ottawa, Western, Queen's and Simon Fraser. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, McGill is 30th in the world, Toronto is 32nd and UBC is 45th. Check each university page for your course and deadlines.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, McGill University is Canada's top-ranked university at 30th in the world, followed by the University of Toronto at 32nd and the University of British Columbia at 45th. The University of Ottawa is also reported to have entered Canada's top 10 for the first time.
Popular Universities for the September Intake
| University | Popular study areas |
|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences |
| University of British Columbia | Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences |
| McGill University | Management, Engineering, Medicine, Arts |
| University of Alberta | Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Sciences |
| University of Waterloo | Engineering, Computer Science, Business |
| McMaster University | Engineering, Business, Health Sciences |
| University of Ottawa | Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Sciences |
| Western University | Business, Engineering, Social Sciences |
| Queen's University | Business, Engineering, Sciences |
| Simon Fraser University | Business, Computing, Communication |
Ranking Snapshot
| University | QS World University Rankings 2027 |
|---|---|
| McGill University | 30th |
| University of Toronto | 32nd |
| University of British Columbia | 45th |
My Advice
Rankings are only one input. Compare your course, fees, deadlines and the programme-level offerings on each official university page, and confirm September intake availability for the 2027 or 2028 cycle before you apply.
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