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8 Best Culinary Arts Diploma Universities in Canada

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

8 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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HU Humber Polytechnic logo

Humber Polytechnic

Toronto, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 52 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 24,000/yr
Founded
1967
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VC Vancouver Community College logo

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 47 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
Founded
1965
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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
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DU Durham College logo

Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario · Polytechnic

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

Fanshawe College

London, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
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GB George Brown College logo

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
Founded
1967
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HO Holland College logo

Holland College

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Polytechnic

★ 42 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 20,000/yr
Founded
1969

Culinary Arts at other levels

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Diploma Culinary Arts?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include McMaster University, Humber Polytechnic, Vancouver Community College. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Diploma in Culinary Arts 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 Culinary Arts 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 Culinary Arts at Diploma level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Culinary Arts at Diploma 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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