Canada Universities
Alongside top education, Canada’s unique traditions complete the welcoming and cozy atmosphere that this country instills. From festivals throughout the whole year, making each and every season special in its own way, to foods that will absolutely blow your mind such as the Maple Snow Toffee and not to mention the winter wonderland that this country becomes with its mesmerizing views and sceneries that are breathtaking.
Western University
Ranked among 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, being a founding member of the U15(Canada's most distinguished research universities), the prestigious Western University was founded in 1878, being one of the oldest universities in Canada.
SAT: 1190 overall or ACT: 24 or IB: at least 28
TOEFL: 88 or IELTS:7.0 or Cambridge:185
McGill University
Founded in 1821, McGill University is considered Montréal's oldest university. In 2019-2020, 3 out of 10 students were International, which gives the institution the title of the most international research university as well. Furthermore, in 1887, James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, had graduated from this university.
SAT: 730 or ACT: 33 or IB: 41
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.0 or Cambridge: 173
University of British Columbia
One of the top global universities, the University of British Columbia is North America's most international university. Among its current and former faculty members, UBC prizes itself with 8 Nobel Prize winners in fields such as chemistry, economic sciences, or physics as well as 3 Canadian prime ministers.
SAT: 1600 or ACT: 25 or IB: 24
TOEFL: 90 or IELTS: 6.5 or Cambridge: 173
University of Alberta
With students coming from over 150 different countries and more than 290,000 alumni, the University of Alberta is considered to be one of Canada's Greenest Employers. Offering over 200 undergraduate programs, its mission is to apply knowledge in a supportive and creative way.
SAT: 1200 or ACT: 26 or IB: 35
TOEFL: 90 or IELTS: 6.5
McMaster University
Named Canada's most research-intensive university, and founded in 1887, McMaster University has no less than 4 Nobel laureates. The main purpose of this university is to change people's life for the better by "Advancing human and societal health and well-being".
SAT: 1200 or ACT: 27 or IB: 33
TOEFL: 86 or IELTS: 6.5
University of Waterloo
Being home to the largest amount of computer science and mathematics in the world,and holding the title of "Canada's Most Innovative University" for 28 years consecutively, Waterloo University was called by the New York Times, "one of the world's top technology schools".
SAT: 1230 or IB: 28
TOEFL: 90 or IELTS: 7.0
University of Ottawa
Being the largest english-french bilingual university in the world , the University of Ottawa is located among Canada's top 10 research universities. Founded in 1848, the university was firstly a pontifical university, and therefore given the motto: "Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est", which translates into: "God is the lord of Knowledge".
SAT: 1120 or ACT: 21 or IB: 32
TOEFL: 86 or IELTS: 6.5
University of Calgary
Based on its motto, "I will lift up my eyes", the University of Calgary focuses on encouraging its students to pushing their limits and challenging themselves whilst offering academic guidance since 1966.
SAT: 1190 or ACT: 24 or IB: 30
TOEFL: 100 or IELTS: 7.5
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto isn't just one of Canada's prestigious universities. When it comes to interesting facts it also has it all in amazingly varied fields. For instance, arts, where the computer engineering professor has invented the world's first water-played instrument.
SAT: 1300 or ACT: 29 or IB: 38
TOEFL: 122 or IELTS: 7.0