Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

7 Best Universities in Canada for Public Policy/Administration

Focusing specifically on Public Policy/Administration, our data science engine identified the 7 most influential universities in Canada. Our methodology evaluated 1.63M subject-specific papers and 62.14M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Ontario | Toronto

University of Toronto

For Public Policy / Administration

#5 in North America #7 in the World

54% Acceptance

102,431 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

British Columbia | Vancouver

University of British Columbia

For Public Policy / Administration

#28 in North America #40 in the World

52% Acceptance

71,201 Enrollment

1908 Founded

3

Ontario | Ottawa

University of Ottawa

For Public Policy / Administration

#38 in North America #61 in the World

47% Acceptance

42,027 Enrollment

1848 Founded

4

Quebec State | Montreal

McGill University

For Public Policy / Administration

#47 in North America #76 in the World

46% Acceptance

37,888 Enrollment

1821 Founded

5

Alberta | Edmonton

University of Alberta

For Public Policy / Administration

#55 in North America #90 in the World

53% Acceptance

31,185 Enrollment

1908 Founded

6

British Columbia | Burnaby

Simon Fraser University

For Public Policy / Administration

#57 in North America #92 in the World

77% Acceptance

15,999 Enrollment

1965 Founded

7

Ontario | Toronto

York University

For Public Policy / Administration

#58 in North America #93 in the World

32% Acceptance

53,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded