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🇨🇦 Universities in Canada
12 universities evaluated for international families.
Canada combines high-quality education with the most immigrant-friendly post-study pathway in the world: 75% of PGWP holders become permanent residents within 5 years. Universities like Toronto, UBC, and McGill rival Ivy League quality at lower cost. Waterloo's co-op program is unmatched globally for tech employment. Key advantage: Canada actively wants international graduates to stay. Key consideration: recent policy tightening on study permits means planning ahead is more important than ever.
Post-Study Work
PGWP: 1–3 years; 75% convert to PR within 5 years
Application System
Direct + OUAC (Ontario)
Avg. International Fees
CAD 30,000–55,000/year
| University | Network | Employability | Teaching | Curriculum | Institutional | Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | B | A | B | B | A | A |
| McGill University | A | A | A | A | B | A |
| McMaster University | B | A | A | A | A | B |
| Queen's University | B | A | A | B | A | A |
| Simon Fraser University | B | A | B | A | A | B |
| University of Alberta | B | A | B | A | A | B |
| University of British Columbia (UBC) | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| University of Ottawa | B | A | B | A | A | B |
| University of Toronto | S | A | B | A | A | B |
| University of Victoria | B | A | A | A | A | A |
| University of Waterloo | A | S | A | A | A | B |
| Western University | B | A | B | B | A | A |