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16 Best Hospitality & Tourism Master's Universities in Canada

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

16 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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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
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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
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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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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
10
GU University of Guelph logo

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario · Public University

★ 46 QS World #581 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 28,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
Founded
1964
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KP Kwantlen Polytechnic University logo

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 18,000 – CAD 26,000/yr
Founded
1981
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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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does a Master'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 Master's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Hospitality & Tourism 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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