Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

6 Best Universities in Canada for International Relations

We ranked the top 6 universities for International Relations in Canada based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 1.38M specialized research publications which collectively generated 53.2M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Ontario | Toronto

University of Toronto

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#10 in North America #21 in the World

54% Acceptance

102,431 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

British Columbia | Vancouver

University of British Columbia

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#11 in North America #22 in the World

52% Acceptance

71,201 Enrollment

1908 Founded

3

Ontario | Toronto

York University

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#17 in North America #35 in the World

32% Acceptance

53,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

4

Quebec State | Montreal

McGill University

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#18 in North America #38 in the World

46% Acceptance

37,888 Enrollment

1821 Founded

5

Ontario | Ottawa

Carleton University

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#24 in North America #48 in the World

17% Acceptance

9,109 Enrollment

1942 Founded

6

Ontario | Ottawa

University of Ottawa

For International Relations and Diplomacy

#25 in North America #49 in the World

47% Acceptance

42,027 Enrollment

1848 Founded