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36 Best Nursing Diploma Universities in Canada

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

36 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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CA Canadore College logo

Canadore College

North Bay, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 46 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
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CO Confederation College logo

Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 46 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
15
MO Mohawk College logo

Mohawk College

Hamilton, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1966
16
SE Selkirk College logo

Selkirk College

Castlegar, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1966
17
SL St. Lawrence College logo

St. Lawrence College

Kingston, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
18
SC St. Clair College logo

St. Clair College

Windsor, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1966
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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
20
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
21
SA Sault College logo

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 45 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1965
22
FL Fleming College logo

Fleming College

Peterborough, Ontario · Polytechnic

★ 44 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1967
23
DO Douglas College logo

Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia · Polytechnic

★ 43 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 16,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
Founded
1970
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AS Assiniboine Community College logo

Assiniboine Community College

Brandon, Manitoba · Polytechnic

★ 43 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 20,000/yr
Founded
1961

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Diploma Nursing?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Canadore College, Confederation College, Mohawk College. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Diploma 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 Diploma level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Nursing 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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