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13 Best Built Environment Master's Universities in Canada

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

13 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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MC McMaster University logo

McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario · Public University

★ 64 QS World #176 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 40,000 – CAD 62,000/yr
Founded
1887
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University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario · Public University

★ 52 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 26,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
Founded
1857
4
NI Niagara College logo

Niagara College

St. Catharines, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 47 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
5
LO Loyalist College logo

Loyalist College

Belleville, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 47 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
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AL Algonquin College logo

Algonquin College

Ottawa, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 46 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
Founded
1967
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Royal Roads University

Victoria, British Columbia · Public University

★ 46 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
Founded
1995
8
ME Memorial University of Newfoundland logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador · Public University

★ 44 QS World #751 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
Founded
1925
9
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Okanagan College

Kelowna, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 43 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
Founded
1963
10
LA Lakeland College logo

Lakeland College

Lloydminster, Alberta · Polytechnic

★ 41 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1913
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LA Laurentian University logo

Laurentian University

Sudbury, Ontario · Public University

★ 41 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 24,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
Founded
1960
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LC Lethbridge College logo

Lethbridge College

Lethbridge, Alberta · Polytechnic

★ 41 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 13,000 – CAD 20,000/yr
Founded
1957

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Built Environment?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include McMaster University, University of Windsor, King’s University College at Western. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Built Environment cost in Canada?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Built Environment in Canada?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Built Environment at Master's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Built Environment at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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