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10 Best Civil Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Canada

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

10 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UT University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario · Public University

★ 82 QS World #25 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 45,000 – CAD 70,000/yr
Founded
1827
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WA University of Waterloo logo

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, Ontario · Public University

★ 72 QS World #112 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 45,000 – CAD 68,000/yr
Founded
1957
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WE Western University logo

Western University

London, Ontario · Public University

★ 65 QS World #114 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 38,000 – CAD 60,000/yr
Founded
1878
4
PO Polytechnique Montréal logo

Polytechnique Montréal

Montreal, Quebec · Public University

★ 63 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 26,000 – CAD 44,000/yr
Founded
1873
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TM Toronto Metropolitan University logo

Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, Ontario · Public University

★ 52 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 30,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
Founded
1948
7
ÉT École de technologie supérieure logo

École de technologie supérieure

Montreal, Quebec · Public University

★ 51 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 22,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
Founded
1974
8
UN University of New Brunswick logo

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick · Public University

★ 49 QS World #601 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
Founded
1785
9
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
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LA Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario · Public University

★ 42 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 25,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
Founded
1965

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Bachelor's Civil Engineering?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, Western University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering 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 Civil Engineering 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 Civil Engineering at Bachelor's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Civil Engineering at Bachelor'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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