Public colleges and universities in Canada, by city

Pick a city to see the public colleges, polytechnics and universities in our directory there, then send us the ones you like.

A directory of public colleges and universities, not a ranking. We are an authorized agent of the institutions listed, directly or through recruitment partners, and are compensated by them. Counselling is free for you.

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Choose a city to open its colleges, polytechnics and universities in the explorer below.

Toronto, Ontario

Ontario, 8 colleges and universities

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Montreal, Quebec

Quebec, 7 colleges and universities

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, 4 colleges and universities

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Calgary, Alberta

Alberta, 4 colleges and universities

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Edmonton, Alberta

Alberta, 3 colleges and universities

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Vancouver, British Columbia

British Columbia, 3 colleges and universities

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Winnipeg, Manitoba

Manitoba, 3 colleges and universities

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Ottawa, Ontario

Ontario, 3 colleges and universities

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provinces
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cities
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by type, in our directory
42 universities, 20 colleges, 8 polytechnics

Browse the full list by province

Ontario (27)
Quebec (8)
British Columbia (13)
Alberta (7)
Manitoba (3)
Saskatchewan (2)
Nova Scotia (4)
New Brunswick (3)
Newfoundland and Labrador (1)
Prince Edward Island (2)

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Universities

42 in our directory

Universities focus on degrees: bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, with research alongside teaching.

How Canadian universities work
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Colleges

20 in our directory

Colleges focus on hands-on learning and offer diplomas, certificates and, at some colleges, degrees.

How Canadian colleges work
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Polytechnics

8 in our directory

Polytechnics offer applied diplomas and degrees that connect classroom learning to practical work.

Credential levels explained

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