Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

22 Best Universities in Ontario for Philosophy

We ranked the top 22 universities for Philosophy in Ontario based on strict academic metrics. Based on 1.65M scholarly articles and 56.69M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Philosophy. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Toronto

University of Toronto

For Philosophy

#1 in Canada #4 in North America

54% Acceptance

102,431 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Ottawa

University of Ottawa

For Philosophy

#5 in Canada #36 in North America

47% Acceptance

42,027 Enrollment

1848 Founded

3

Waterloo

University of Waterloo

For Philosophy

#9 in Canada #55 in North America

54% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1957 Founded

4

London, Ontario

Western University

For Philosophy

#10 in Canada #56 in North America

31% Acceptance

21,836 Enrollment

1878 Founded

5

Hamilton, Ontario

McMaster University

For Philosophy

#11 in Canada #58 in North America

49% Acceptance

27,965 Enrollment

1887 Founded

6

Toronto

York University

For Philosophy

#13 in Canada #70 in North America

32% Acceptance

53,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

7

Ottawa

Carleton University

For Philosophy

#19 in Canada #115 in North America

17% Acceptance

9,109 Enrollment

1942 Founded

8

Guelph

University of Guelph

For Philosophy

#23 in Canada #136 in North America

68% Acceptance

4,336 Enrollment

1964 Founded

9

Toronto

Ryerson University

For Philosophy

#25 in Canada #179 in North America

61% Acceptance

38,950 Enrollment

1948 Founded

10

Windsor

University of Windsor

For Philosophy

#29 in Canada #195 in North America

30% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1857 Founded

11

Waterloo

Wilfrid Laurier University

For Philosophy

#31 in Canada #197 in North America

73% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1911 Founded

12

Greater Sudbury

Laurentian University

For Philosophy

#36 in Canada #281 in North America

66% Acceptance

9,323 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Oshawa

Ontario Tech University

For Philosophy

#46 in Canada #416 in North America

73% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

2002 Founded

14

Kingston, Ontario

Queen’s University

For Philosophy

#14 in Canada #75 in North America

64% Acceptance

35,612 Enrollment

1841 Founded

15

Ancaster

Redeemer University College

For Philosophy

#77 in Canada #1090 in North America

67% Acceptance

910 Enrollment

1982 Founded

16

Sault Ste. Marie

Algoma University

For Philosophy

#79 in Canada #1210 in North America

61% Acceptance

1,600 Enrollment

2008 Founded

17

North Bay

Nipissing University

For Philosophy

#63 in Canada #676 in North America

70% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

18

Toronto

OCAD University

For Philosophy

#74 in Canada #961 in North America

65% Acceptance

4,827 Enrollment

1876 Founded

19

Kingston, Ontario

Royal Military College of Canada

For Philosophy

#47 in Canada #424 in North America

22% Acceptance

9,476 Enrollment

1876 Founded

20

Thunder Bay

Lakehead University

For Philosophy

#41 in Canada #325 in North America

90% Acceptance

16,092 Enrollment

1965 Founded

21

Peterborough

Trent University

For Philosophy

#39 in Canada #315 in North America

80% Acceptance

1,600 Enrollment

1963 Founded

22

St. Catharines

Brock University

For Philosophy

#33 in Canada #216 in North America

95% Acceptance

19,000 Enrollment

1964 Founded