Top universities for engineering in Canada 2025
| Canada Engineering Rank 2025 | Global Engineering Rank 2025 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | University of Toronto | 83.1 | 85.6 | 90.1 | 88.6 | 82.1 | 78 |
| 2 | 49 | University of British Columbia | 73.2 | 83.6 | 87.4 | 92.5 | 67.1 | 60.1 |
| 3 | 73 | McGill University | 65.8 | 68.3 | 91.6 | 85 | 59.3 | 57.5 |
| 4 | 78 | University of Waterloo | 64.9 | 91.4 | 78.8 | 85.9 | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| 5 | 88 | University of Alberta | 62.5 | 74.9 | 98.9 | 90.4 | 49.6 | 45.9 |
| =6 | 176–200 | McMaster University | 50.0–52.1 | 68.2 | 92 | 84.9 | 35.5 | 32.2 |
| =6 | 176–200 | Université de Montréal | 50.0–52.1 | 61 | 93.7 | 85.5 | 33.4 | 34.5 |
| =6 | 176–200 | University of Calgary | 50.0–52.1 | 73.3 | 75.3 | 89.2 | 32.6 | 30.9 |
| =6 | 176–200 | Western University | 50.0–52.1 | 77.5 | 99.3 | 88.1 | 29.9 | 22.9 |
| =10 | 201–250 | Memorial University of Newfoundland | 46.7–49.9 | 81 | 82.7 | 91.1 | 27.6 | 21.4 |
| =10 | 201–250 | University of Saskatchewan | 46.7–49.9 | 80.7 | 80.6 | 81.8 | 22.1 | 23.4 |
| =12 | 251–300 | Concordia University | 44.7–46.6 | 76.8 | 70.2 | 86.4 | 25.1 | 21.6 |
| =12 | 251–300 | Université du Québec | 44.7–46.6 | 66.1 | 83 | 84.6 | 25.9 | 24.2 |
| =12 | 251–300 | University of New Brunswick UNB | 44.7–46.6 | 90.2 | 68.2 | 88.9 | 18.1 | 13.8 |
| =12 | 251–300 | University of Victoria | 44.7–46.6 | 79.3 | 61.8 | 89.6 | 22.7 | 20.6 |
| =16 | 301–400 | Carleton University | 41.3–44.6 | 73.1 | 70.4 | 77.5 | 19.9 | 16.2 |
| =16 | 301–400 | Simon Fraser University | 41.3–44.6 | 72.7 | 83.9 | 89.1 | 20.4 | 18.8 |
| =16 | 301–400 | Université Laval | 41.3–44.6 | 49.7 | 97.2 | 81.8 | 29.6 | 24.9 |
| =16 | 301–400 | University of Guelph | 41.3–44.6 | 73.1 | 67.7 | 65.4 | 21.2 | 20 |
| =16 | 301–400 | University of Ottawa | 41.3–44.6 | 59.2 | 67.5 | 88.6 | 28.2 | 25.6 |
| =16 | 301–400 | University of Windsor | 41.3–44.6 | 74.3 | 71.7 | 86 | 21.9 | 18.2 |
| =22 | 401–500 | Dalhousie University | 38.3–41.2 | 67 | 69.8 | 87.9 | 19.7 | 15.8 |
| =22 | 401–500 | Ontario Tech University | 38.3–41.2 | 78.9 | 47.8 | 69.8 | 18.4 | 15.3 |
| =22 | 401–500 | Queen’s University | 38.3–41.2 | 54.7 | 72.2 | 68 | 23.3 | 25.1 |
| =22 | 401–500 | Toronto Metropolitan University | 38.3–41.2 | 68.1 | 62.7 | 65.7 | 19.4 | 16.5 |
| =22 | 401–500 | University of Regina | 38.3–41.2 | 71.2 | 40.7 | 77.7 | 16.3 | 19.1 |
| =27 | 501–600 | Lakehead University | 35.8–38.2 | 70.2 | 43.6 | 64.4 | 16 | 13 |
| =27 | 501–600 | University of Manitoba | 35.8–38.2 | 61.5 | 62.6 | 62.2 | 20.2 | 19.3 |
| =27 | 501–600 | York University | 35.8–38.2 | 63.6 | 52.5 | 85.9 | 17.4 | 15.2 |
Key insights into the best engineering schools in Canada
- The University of Toronto maintains its position as the top university in Canada for engineering.
- McGill University climbed one place this year to third.
- University of Waterloo dropped one position to fourth place in, despite maintaining strong teaching scores.
- The University of British Columbia, in second positition, scores particularly highly for research
- A total of 29 universities are ranked in best universities for engineering
Choosing the right university in Canada for engineering
Choosing a university for engineering in Canada involves weighing a range of factors. The Times Higher Education rankings evaluate institutions based on five core pillars:
· Research Environment: Assessing volume, income, and reputation.
· Teaching Quality: Student experience and learning environment.
· Research Quality: Citations and influence of published work.
· Industry Collaboration: Knowledge transfer and industry income.
· International Outlook: Global engagement in staff, students, and research.
The table for the best universities for engineering in Canada was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings: Engineering. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
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