★ 45
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 17,000 – CAD 25,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
28 Best Nursing Bachelor's Universities in Canada
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
28 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 45
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 26,000/yr
- Founded
- 1910
★ 45
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 26,000/yr
- Founded
- 1981
★ 44
QS World #751
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
- Founded
- 1925
★ 44
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 16,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
- Founded
- 1965
★ 43
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 16,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
- Founded
- 1970
★ 43
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
- Founded
- 1963
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 25,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
- Founded
- 1965
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 30,000/yr
- Founded
- 1990
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
- Founded
- 1975
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 19,000 – CAD 27,000/yr
- Founded
- 1936
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 16,000 – CAD 24,000/yr
- Founded
- 1899
Nursing at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Bachelor's Nursing?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Cape Breton University, Mount Royal University, Kwantlen Polytechnic University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Nursing 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 Nursing 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 Nursing at Bachelor's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Nursing 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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