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33 Best Hospitality & Tourism Bachelor's Universities in Canada

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

33 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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QU Queen's University logo

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario · Public University

★ 66 QS World #209 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 45,000 – CAD 60,000/yr
Founded
1841
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UC University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta · Public University

★ 65 QS World #182 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 30,000 – CAD 48,000/yr
Founded
1966
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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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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
5
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island · Public University

★ 58 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
Founded
1969
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CA Cambrian College logo

Cambrian College

Sudbury, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 58 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
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YO York University logo

York University

Toronto, Ontario · Public University

★ 56 QS World #353 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 32,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
Founded
1959
8
EC Emily Carr University of Art + Design logo

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Vancouver, British Columbia · Public University

★ 54 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 24,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
Founded
1925
9
CO College of the Rockies logo

College of the Rockies

Cranbrook, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 52 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
Founded
1975
10
UW University of Windsor logo

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
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OT Ontario Tech University logo

Ontario Tech University

Oshawa, Ontario · Public University

★ 51 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 27,000 – CAD 41,000/yr
Founded
2002
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TR Thompson Rivers University logo

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia · Public University

★ 49 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 30,000/yr
Founded
1970

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Bachelor's Hospitality & Tourism?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Queen's University, University of Calgary, McMaster University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Hospitality & Tourism 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 Hospitality & Tourism 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 Hospitality & Tourism at Bachelor's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Hospitality & Tourism 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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