Universities in Canada's provinces and territories
Universities in Canada are established and operate under
provincial and territorial government charters, directed by
First Nations bands,[a] or by federal legislation.[b] Most public universities in the country are members of
Universities Canada. The title "university" is protected under federal regulation.[1]
As of 2023[update], there are over 100 universities in Canada, offering education in
English and French.[2] Most French-speaking universities are located in
Quebec, though
several institutions outside the province are either francophone or bilingual. 1.8 million students are enrolled in university.[3] Programs are offered to graduating high school students through choice; however, students must maintain specific entering averages, which generally range from 65 to 85%, depending on criteria set by the chosen university. On campus residences are available at 95% of universities in Canada.[4]
List of public universities
There are many public universities in Canada that are authorized to issue degrees. Degrees from
Affiliated institutions and seminaries are typically awarded by the affiliate's parent institution.
The following is a list of private universities that are authorized to issue degrees by a provincial authority. The following list does not include
satellite campuses and branches in Canada for universities based in the United States. All of them are English language institutions.
^The University of Toronto operates as an anglophone institution. However, a graduate school of the university, the
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, operates as a bilingual institution.[6]
^York University operates as an anglophone institution. However, a
federated college of the university,
Glendon College, operates as a bilingual institution.[6]
^Concordia University of Edmonton was formerly affiliated with
Lutheran Church-Canada until 2016, when the university ended its affiliation and became a secular institution.