★ 46
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
- Founded
- 1995
25 Best Science Master's Universities in Canada
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
25 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
★ 46
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 25,000 – CAD 35,000/yr
- Founded
- 1964
★ 44
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 28,000/yr
- Founded
- 2003
★ 43
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 14,000 – CAD 20,000/yr
- Founded
- 1961
★ 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 20,000 – CAD 28,000/yr
- Founded
- 1982
★ 42
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 19,000 – CAD 30,000/yr
- Founded
- 1969
★ 41
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 24,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
- Founded
- 1960
★ 40
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 18,000 – CAD 26,000/yr
- Founded
- 1921
★ 39
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 16,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
- Founded
- 1971
★ 38
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 13,000 – CAD 20,000/yr
- Founded
- 1968
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Science?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Royal Roads University, University of Regina, Trent University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Science 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 Science 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 Science at Master's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Science 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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