Aerials of Burnaby campus, taken by helicopter. Photographer: Larry Goldstein
Photo courtesy of Simon Fraser University, photo by larry goldstein

Canada’s Best Comprehensive Universities for 2025

These universities have a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs
Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus

# 1: Simon Fraser University


Tuition: $7,469
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 80% | Science: 84% | Commerce: 78% | Engineering: 84%

In addition to the original Burnaby campus—known for its stunning mountain views and Arthur Erickson–designed buildings—Simon Fraser University has...


Bike to work week and other photos at the campus bike centre.

# 2: University of Victoria


Tuition: $7,060
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 80% | Science: 85% | Commerce: 80% | Engineering: 85%

Not many schools can offer  a campus surrounded by ocean, mountains and forests, with just a 10-minute walk to the beach…


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# 3: University of Waterloo


Tuition: $7,289 (7,595 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 85% | Science: 85% | Commerce: 85-91% | Engineering: 85%

The University of Waterloo might be known for its science and engineering programs, but it offers more than 100 undergraduate programs across six faculties...


Carleton University – Students Walking on Campus Fall Day – Photographer JonesFoto

# 4: Carleton University


Tuition: $7,279 ($7,970 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 80% | Science: 80% | Commerce: 80% | Engineering: 80-86%

Carleton University takes advantage of its location in the nation’s capital: many students work as political aides and pages on Parliament Hill…


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# 5: York University


Tuition: $7,199
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 75% | Science: 85% | Commerce: 85% | Engineering: 85%

Located in what was once a remote corner of Toronto, York is now well connected to the city with the opening of two subway stations right on campus...


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# 6: University of Guelph


Tuition: $7,279 ($7,970 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 80% | Science: 80% | Commerce: 80% | Engineering: 80-86%

The University of Guelph offers programming in the physical and biological sciences, social sciences, arts and business. With roots...


Students at Memorial University can choose from 300+ academic programs, some of which are unique to the university

# 7: Memorial University of Newfoundland


Tuition: $7, 727 ($8,351 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 79-90% | Science: 83-94.5% | Commerce: 80-86% | Engineering: 86-92.5%

Memorial offers more than 300 degree, diploma, certificate and graduate programs…


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# 8: University of New Brunswick


Tuition: $9,205
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 65% | Science: 75% | Commerce: 75% | Engineering: 75%

The University of New Brunswick is the oldest English-language university in the country. With campuses in Fredericton and Saint John…


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# 9: Toronto Metropolitan University


Tuition: $7,108 ($7,936 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 72-90% | Science: 72-94% | Commerce: 72-87% | Engineering: 85-90%

More than 48,000 students attend Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)...


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# 10: Concordia University


Tuition: $4,567 ($10,678 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 70-90% ; R score 20-31| Science: 70-90% ; R score 23-31 | Commerce: 80% ; R score 27 | Engineering: 80-90% ; R score 24-30

Concordia is one of Canada’s largest universities, offering more than 500 programs ...


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# 11: Wilfrid Laurier University


Tuition: $7,698
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 70-80% | Science: 72-90% | Commerce: 88.5-97

Wilfrid Laurier University is an integral part of the Kitchener-Waterloo and Brantford communities...


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# 12: Université du Québec à Montréal


Tuition: $4,102 ($10,213 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: R score 20.8-24.4 | Science: R score 20.2-22.8 | Commerce: R score 20.9-24.1

Université du Québec à Montréal offers more than 300 programs and several degree options...


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# 13: University of Regina


Tuition: $8,252
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Commerce: 70% | Engineering: 70-90%

The University of Regina is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, although its roots as a Regina college date back much further...


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# 14: Brock University


Tuition: $7,499 ($7,804 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 70% | Science: 70% | Commerce: 70%

Brock University, located in a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the scenic Niagara region, offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs across seven faculties...


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# 15: University of Windsor


Tuition: $7,074 ($7,668 out-of-province students)
Minimum Entering Grades:

Arts: 70% | Science: 70-80% | Commerce: 73-78% | Engineering: 74%

The University of Windsor campus is situated along the Detroit river and features a view of the Detroit skyline. In recent years, the school has undergone a transformation...

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All photographs courtesy of their respective universities, unless otherwise noted

COMPREHENSIVE RANKING 2025

UniversityRankLast YearStudent AwardsStudent/ Faculty RatioFaculty AwardsSocial Sciences & Humanities GrantsMedical/ Science GrantsTotal Research DollarsOperating BudgetLibrary ExpensesLibrary AcquisitionsScholarships & BursariesStudent ServicesReputational Survey
Brock14131310101312158755611
Carleton4557416711411488
Concordia109891161061361311136
Guelph65813599112112697
Memorial7710271415539481410
New Brunswick88611312149229131113
Regina131415611158879149414
Simon Fraser11133424111912
Toronto Metropolitan9101414135131061371424
UQAM12124588711151115121512
Victoria22241313436365
Waterloo333812321014101121
Wilfrid Laurier1111121515104149143659
Windsor1514111191111131441215315
York54712665125882103

* Indicates a tie