BestUniversitiesCanada

4 Best Public Administration Master's Universities in Canada

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

4 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UQ Université du Québec à Montréal logo

Université du Québec à Montréal

Montreal, Quebec · Public University

★ 44 QS World #951 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
Founded
1969
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LA Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario · Public University

★ 42 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 25,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
Founded
1965
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LA Lakeland College logo

Lakeland College

Lloydminster, Alberta · Polytechnic

★ 41 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
Founded
1913
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SA Université Sainte-Anne logo

Université Sainte-Anne

Church Point, Nova Scotia · Public University

★ 41 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 16,000 – CAD 24,000/yr
Founded
1890

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Public Administration?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Université du Québec à Montréal, Lakehead University, Lakeland College. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Public Administration 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 Public Administration 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 Public Administration at Master's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Public Administration 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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