According to a new report by Times Higher Education, the top universities in Canada have been ranked, along with their global standings.
The University of Toronto holds the top position, a spot it has maintained since at least 2011. McGill University and the University of British Columbia also hold strong positions in both national and global rankings.
Times Higher Education’s 2026 Canada University Rankings features a total of 34 universities. The rankings indicate that all other universities in the top 10 have maintained their positions compared to the 2025 ranking.
Rankings with “=” signal that a university is tied with one or more other institutions.
Author's summary: Top Canadian universities ranked for 2026.