Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

19 Best Universities in Ontario for Mathematics

Focusing specifically on Mathematics, our data science engine identified the 19 most influential universities in Ontario. Our methodology evaluated 332.6K subject-specific papers and 12.67M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Toronto

University of Toronto

For Mathematics

#1 in Canada #5 in North America

54% Acceptance

102,431 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Hamilton, Ontario

McMaster University

For Mathematics

#4 in Canada #41 in North America

49% Acceptance

27,965 Enrollment

1887 Founded

3

Waterloo

University of Waterloo

For Mathematics

#6 in Canada #45 in North America

54% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1957 Founded

4

Ottawa

University of Ottawa

For Mathematics

#9 in Canada #64 in North America

47% Acceptance

42,027 Enrollment

1848 Founded

5

London, Ontario

Western University

For Mathematics

#10 in Canada #68 in North America

31% Acceptance

21,836 Enrollment

1878 Founded

6

Kingston, Ontario

Queen’s University

For Mathematics

#11 in Canada #71 in North America

64% Acceptance

35,612 Enrollment

1841 Founded

7

Toronto

York University

For Mathematics

#17 in Canada #117 in North America

32% Acceptance

53,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

8

Ottawa

Carleton University

For Mathematics

#18 in Canada #121 in North America

17% Acceptance

9,109 Enrollment

1942 Founded

9

Guelph

University of Guelph

For Mathematics

#21 in Canada #154 in North America

68% Acceptance

4,336 Enrollment

1964 Founded

10

Toronto

Ryerson University

For Mathematics

#23 in Canada #165 in North America

61% Acceptance

38,950 Enrollment

1948 Founded

11

Windsor

University of Windsor

For Mathematics

#28 in Canada #197 in North America

30% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1857 Founded

12

Waterloo

Wilfrid Laurier University

For Mathematics

#31 in Canada #246 in North America

73% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1911 Founded

13

St. Catharines

Brock University

For Mathematics

#32 in Canada #248 in North America

95% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1964 Founded

14

Oshawa

Ontario Tech University

For Mathematics

#34 in Canada #281 in North America

73% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

2002 Founded

15

Thunder Bay

Lakehead University

For Mathematics

#35 in Canada #306 in North America

90% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1965 Founded

16

Kingston, Ontario

Royal Military College of Canada

For Mathematics

#36 in Canada #346 in North America

22% Acceptance

9,476 Enrollment

1876 Founded

17

Greater Sudbury

Laurentian University

For Mathematics

#39 in Canada #377 in North America

66% Acceptance

9,323 Enrollment

1960 Founded

18

North Bay

Nipissing University

For Mathematics

#54 in Canada #632 in North America

70% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

19

Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma University

For Mathematics

#68 in Canada #941 in North America

61% Acceptance

1,600 Enrollment

2008 Founded