Which Canadian universities should I consider for an MBA in Marketing, and how do they rank in QS 2027?
Strong Canadian options for an MBA in Marketing include McGill's Desautels, Toronto's Rotman, UBC's Sauder, Alberta, Ivey at Western, McMaster's DeGroote, Queen's Smith, Schulich at York, Concordia's John Molson and HEC Montreal. The QS 2027 positions below are university ranks, so check official pages.
If you want to build a marketing career with global brands, several Canadian business schools offer MBA in Marketing programs backed by industry-driven learning. The table lists each school with its parent university's position in QS World University Rankings 2027, and you should treat it as one input, not the whole picture.
Universities and QS World University Rankings 2027
| University | Business school | QS World University Rankings 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | Desautels Faculty of Management | #30 |
| University of Toronto | Rotman School of Management | #32 |
| University of British Columbia | Sauder School of Business | #45 (tie) |
| University of Alberta | Alberta School of Business | #96 |
| Western University | Ivey Business School | #142 (tie) |
| McMaster University | DeGroote School of Business | #174 (tie) |
| Queen's University | Smith School of Business | #179 (tie) |
| York University | Schulich School of Business | #322 (tie) |
| Concordia University | John Molson School of Business | #497 (tie) |
| HEC Montreal | HEC Montreal | NA |
How to Read These Rankings
- The figures come from QS World University Rankings 2027 and refer to the university, so they are not an MBA specific ranking.
- HEC Montreal has no rank listed (NA) in this table.
- Rankings change with each edition, so confirm the latest position on the official QS site.
My Advice
Use the ranking to build a shortlist, then compare each marketing curriculum, class profile and career outcomes on the official program page. A higher university rank does not automatically mean a better marketing MBA for your goals.
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