Best arts universities in canada

High-quality education and courses that are tailored to fit aspirants from different fields make Canada the most sought-after country by international students. With over 100 universities offering an array of courses in arts, they are considered to be the best arts universities in Canada.

Top-ranked universities like the University of Toronto [21 by THE], the University of British Columbia [41 by THE] and McGill University [48 by THE] are known for their distinguished programs in arts specialising in fields like English literature, globalisation, fine arts, design, music and many more.

The University of British Columbia is recognised for its dual degree course in Bachelor’s fine arts and master’s in management and similar combination of music and management. It is a 4.5-year-long degree where students get to do COOP and experience a world-class curriculum with opportunities to gain immense practical experience.

One of the best arts universities in Canada, the University of Alberta offers more than 8 degree courses in fields like political science, Christian theology, sociology, directing, music, theatre design and more. The annual tuition fees range from INR 5-20 Lakhs.

Laval University is also considered to be one of the best arts universities in Canada as they offer more than 36 courses that specialize in different categories of the field including literature, linguistics and various other genres of arts.

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#21/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Toronto, Toronto

6.0(Based on 82 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
MA Psychology
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL93
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Tuition:  
(CA$54,095/Yr)$39.5K/Yr
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(CA$13,491/Yr)$9.8K/Yr
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#41/3118 THE Ranking 2026

McGill University, Montreal

9.0(Based on 26 User Reviews)Quebec, Canada46%Acceptance Rate
MA Urban Planning
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE65
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Tuition:  
(CA$35,077/Yr)$25.6K/Yr
Living
(CA$875/Yr)$638.75/Yr
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#45/3118 THE Ranking 2026

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

7.0(Based on 106 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada54%Acceptance Rate
MA Psychology
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE52
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Tuition:  
(CA$33,674/Yr)$24.6K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,536/Yr)$12.1K/Yr
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#116/3118 THE Ranking 2026

McMaster University, Hamilton

8.3(Based on 29 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
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Tuition:  
(CA$42,528/Yr)$31K/Yr
Living
(CA$15,470/Yr)$11.3K/Yr
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#119/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Alberta, Edmonton

10.0(Based on 21 User Reviews)Alberta, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
MA Psychology
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL100PTE68
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Tuition:  
(CA$26,786/Yr)$19.6K/Yr
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(CA$19,344/Yr)$14.1K/Yr
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#150/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Montreal, Montreal

8.2(Based on 15 User Reviews)Quebec, Canada57%Acceptance Rate
B.A English Studies
Course duration:
3 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88PTE59
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Tuition:  
(CA$28,727/Yr)$21K/Yr
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(CA$12,000/Yr)$8.8K/Yr
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#162/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Waterloo, Waterloo

9.7(Based on 58 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL90PTE63
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Tuition:  
(CA$49,088/Yr)$35.8K/Yr
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(CA$16,020/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#187/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

8.0(Based on 38 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
(CA$24,501/Yr)$17.9K/Yr
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(CA$15,758/Yr)$11.5K/Yr
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#200/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Calgary, Calgary

6.2(Based on 33 User Reviews)Alberta, Canada55%Acceptance Rate
MA Communication and Media Studies
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
(CA$24,649/Yr)$18K/Yr
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(CA$16,119/Yr)$11.8K/Yr
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#201/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Western University, London

8.3(Based on 25 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
M.A Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL92
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Tuition:  
(CA$39,100/Yr)$28.5K/Yr
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(CA$18,400/Yr)$13.4K/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Queen's University, Kingston

9.3(Based on 24 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada42%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL88
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Tuition:  
(CA$27,607/Yr)$20.2K/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

7.5(Based on 13 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL90PTE65
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Tuition:  
(CA$22,235/Yr)$16.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,002/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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#301/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Victoria, Victoria

9.3(Based on 10 User Reviews)British Columbia, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
M.A Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE317TOEFL90
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Tuition:  
(CA$19,540/Yr)$14.3K/Yr
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(CA$9,653/Yr)$7K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Brescia University College, London

Ontario, Canada47%Acceptance Rate
B.A Nutrition and Dietetics
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1210TOEFL83
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Tuition:  
(CA$30,500/Yr)$22.3K/Yr
Living
(CA$12,535/Yr)$9.2K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Dalhousie University, Halifax

6.3(Based on 20 User Reviews)Nova Scotia, Canada78%Acceptance Rate
M.A English
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE300TOEFL92PTE65
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Tuition:  
(CA$26,349/Yr)$19.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,448/Yr)$12K/Yr
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#351/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

7.0(Based on 12 User Reviews)Saskatchewan, Canada72.3%Acceptance Rate
MA Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE63
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Tuition:  
(CA$27,867/Yr)$20.3K/Yr
Living
(CA$20,065/Yr)$14.6K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
MA English Literature
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
(CA$23,759/Yr)$17.3K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

University of Guelph, Guelph

4.0(Based on 25 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
M.A Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
(CA$34,478/Yr)$25.2K/Yr
Living
(CA$3,070/Yr)$2.2K/Yr
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#401/3118 THE Ranking 2026

York University, Toronto

6.2(Based on 41 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada48%Acceptance Rate
MA Psychology
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo140TOEFL100PTE76
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Tuition:  
(CA$38,367/Yr)$28K/Yr
Living
(CA$16,865/Yr)$12.3K/Yr
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#501/3118 THE Ranking 2026

Carleton University, Ottawa

3.3(Based on 26 User Reviews)Ontario, Canada22%Acceptance Rate
MA Communication
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo125TOEFL4.5PTE60
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Tuition:  
(CA$24,038/Yr)$17.5K/Yr
Living
(CA$12,907/Yr)$9.4K/Yr
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