12 Jun 2024
Top Canadian Universities in 2025 QS World University Rankings
For the second consecutive year, three Canadian
universities have ranked in the top 40 of the 2025 QS World University
Rankings. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is a leading authority on global higher
education, emphasizing employability and sustainability.
Canada’s Top Universities in 2025 QS Rankings
- University
of Toronto (UofT)
- Rank:
25
- Score:
84.1
- Highlights:
UofT leads Canada for the second year, excelling in sustainability and
academic reputation.
- McGill
University
- Rank:
29
- Score:
83
- Highlights:
Up one spot from last year, McGill continues its 13-year trend of ranking
in the top 35.
- University
of British Columbia (UBC)
- Rank:
38
- Score:
81
- Highlights:
Despite a slight drop, UBC remains a leader in academic reputation and
sustainability.
Canada’s Top 10 Universities for 2025
- University
of Alberta (#96 overall)
- University
of Waterloo (#115 overall)
- Western
University (#120 overall)
- Université
de Montréal (#159 overall)
- McMaster
University (#176 overall)
- University
of Ottawa (#189 overall)
- Queen’s
University (#193 overall)
QS Ranking Criteria
QS evaluates universities based on eight criteria:
- Academic
Reputation (30%)
- Citations
per Faculty (20%)
- Employer
Reputation (15%)
- Faculty/Student
Ratio (10%)
- International
Faculty/Student Ratio (10%)
- Sustainability
(5%)
- Employment
Outcomes (5%)
- International
Research Network (5%)
For more details on the QS ranking methodology, visit the
QS website.
Canada’s consistent performance in these rankings
highlights its commitment to providing top-tier education, making it a prime
destination for international students.