Colleges or Universities in Ontario

Ontario is home to 20 public universities, 24 colleges or 400+ registered private career colleges.

Colleges in Ontario offer certificate programs, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees.

Universities in Ontario offer under-graduate and graduate degrees and other professional programs.

All programs vary in length and prerequisites — the pre-work or qualifications you need to be eligible for a program.

Check a school’s website or contact them directly for specific information about admissions.

Canadian Colleges or Universities Outside of Ontario

As of 2016 there were 96 universities and more than 670 colleges and institutes in Canada, offering education in English and French.

Most French-speaking universities and colleges are located in Quebec, while several institutions outside the province are either francophone or bilingual programs.

Studying Abroad

If you're interested in expanding your education experience by studying abroad, check with your post-secondary institution first to learn about options and requirements. This is the best source of information and will guide you through an application process, provide travel resources and help determine if courses will meet program requirements.

Education systems in other countries: To learn more about the education system in a country that interests you, contact the embassy or consulate in Canada, or the government department responsible for post-secondary education.

Ranking of international post-secondary institutions: There are several sites that rank institutions around the world. Any reliable ranking site should clearly describe the methodology used, and also state any methodological problems or biases encountered.

Here are some popular global ranking of post-secondary institutions that many students use:

• Academic Ranking of World Universities - Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• Times Higher Education World University Rankings