Top Arts Universities & Colleges in Canada in 2025 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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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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#1University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto, Toronto

Ontario, Canada43%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $38.4K/Yr (CA$54,095/Yr)Living$9.6K/Yr (CA$13,491/Yr)Admission MA PsychologyTOEFL93$26K/Yr
CA$36,650
Course duration: 1 year
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9.0/10(81 Users)
#2McGill University logo

McGill University, Montreal

Quebec, Canada46%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.7K/Yr (CA$34,859/Yr)Living$621.25/Yr (CA$875/Yr)Admission MA Urban PlanningIELTS6.5PTE65$21.1K/Yr
CA$29,780
Course duration: 2 years
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5.7/10(25 Users)Ranked 41 by THE in 2026Ranked 27 by QS in 2026
#3The University of British Columbia logo

The University of British Columbia, Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada54%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.9K/Yr (CA$33,674/Yr)Living$11.7K/Yr (CA$16,536/Yr)Admission MA PsychologyIELTS6.5PTE52$7K/Yr
CA$9,883
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(106 Users)
#4McMaster University logo

McMaster University, Hamilton

Ontario, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.2K/Yr (CA$42,528/Yr)Living$11K/Yr (CA$15,470/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsIELTS6.5$29.3K/Yr
CA$41,247
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(29 Users)
#5University of Alberta logo

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Alberta, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.9K/Yr (CA$25,224/Yr)Living$13.7K/Yr (CA$19,344/Yr)Admission MA PsychologyDuolingo120TOEFL100PTE68$7.1K/Yr
CA$10,017
Course duration: 2 years
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10.0/10(21 Users)Ranked 119 by THE in 2026Ranked 94 by QS in 2026
#6University of Montreal logo

University of Montreal, Montreal

Quebec, Canada57%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.2K/Yr (CA$26,992/Yr)Living$8.5K/Yr (CA$12,000/Yr)Admission M.A PsychologyTOEFL85$15.5K/Yr
CA$21,786
Course duration: 2 years
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8.2/10(15 Users)Ranked 150 by THE in 2026Ranked 168 by QS in 2026
#7University of Waterloo logo

University of Waterloo, Waterloo

Ontario, Canada53%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $34.9K/Yr (CA$49,088/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (CA$16,020/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsTOEFL90PTE63$16.4K/Yr
CA$23,088
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(58 Users)
#8University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada80%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.4K/Yr (CA$24,501/Yr)Living$11.2K/Yr (CA$15,758/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsDuolingo120IELTS6.5PTE60$20.9K/Yr
CA$29,445
Course duration: 1 year
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8.0/10(38 Users)
#9University of Calgary logo

University of Calgary, Calgary

Alberta, Canada55%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.5K/Yr (CA$24,649/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (CA$16,119/Yr)Admission MA Communication and Media Studi...Duolingo125IELTS6.5PTE59$12.5K/Yr
CA$17,605
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(33 Users)Ranked 200 by THE in 2026Ranked 211 by QS in 2026
#10Western University logo

Western University, London

Ontario, Canada58%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.8K/Yr (CA$39,100/Yr)Living$13.1K/Yr (CA$18,400/Yr)Admission M.A EconomicsDuolingo115TOEFL92$21.1K/Yr
CA$29,656
Course duration: 1 year
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8.3/10(25 Users)
#11Queen's University logo

Queen's University, Kingston

Ontario, Canada42%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.9K/Yr (CA$29,368/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsTOEFL88$9.2K/Yr
CA$12,927
Course duration: 2 years
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9.3/10(24 Users)
#12Simon Fraser University logo

Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

British Columbia, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $15.8K/Yr (CA$22,235/Yr)Living$11.4K/Yr (CA$16,002/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsDuolingo125TOEFL90PTE65$5K/Yr
CA$7,000
Course duration: 1 year
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7.5/10(13 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 308 by QS in 2026
#13University of Victoria logo

University of Victoria, Victoria

British Columbia, Canada63%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $13.9K/Yr (CA$19,540/Yr)Living$6.9K/Yr (CA$9,653/Yr)Admission M.A EconomicsGRE317TOEFL90$5.8K/Yr
CA$8,238
Course duration: 1 year
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9.3/10(10 Users)Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 358 by QS in 2026
#14Brescia University College logo

Brescia University College, London

Ontario, Canada47%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $21.7K/Yr (CA$30,500/Yr)Living$8.9K/Yr (CA$12,535/Yr)Admission B.A Nutrition and DieteticsSAT1210TOEFL83$21.7K/Yr
CA$30,500
Course duration: 4 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 650 by QS in 2026
#15Dalhousie University logo

Dalhousie University, Halifax

Nova Scotia, Canada78%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $18.7K/Yr (CA$26,349/Yr)Living$11.7K/Yr (CA$16,448/Yr)Admission M.A EnglishGRE300TOEFL92PTE65$7.7K/Yr
CA$10,863
Course duration: 1 year
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6.3/10(20 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 283 by QS in 2026
#16University of Saskatchewan logo

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Saskatchewan, Canada72.3%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.8K/Yr (CA$27,867/Yr)Living$14.2K/Yr (CA$20,065/Yr)Admission MA EconomicsGMAT500IELTS6.5PTE63$8.7K/Yr
CA$12,231
Course duration: 2 years
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7.0/10(12 Users)Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 378 by QS in 2026
#17Laval University logo

Laval University, Quebec City

Quebec, Canada59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $16.9K/Yr (CA$23,759/Yr)Admission MA English LiteratureTOEFL79$15.7K/Yr
CA$22,066
Course duration: 2 years
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#18University of Guelph logo

University of Guelph, Guelph

Ontario, Canada66%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.5K/Yr (CA$34,478/Yr)Living$2.2K/Yr (CA$3,070/Yr)Admission M.A EconomicsIELTS6.5PTE60$24.6K/Yr
CA$34,698
Course duration: 2 years
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4.0/10(25 Users)
#19York University logo

York University, Toronto

Ontario, Canada48%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $27.5K/Yr (CA$38,663/Yr)Living$12K/Yr (CA$16,865/Yr)Admission MA PsychologyDuolingo140TOEFL100PTE76$9.3K/Yr
CA$13,148
Course duration: 2 years
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6.2/10(41 Users)
#20Carleton University logo

Carleton University, Ottawa

Ontario, Canada22%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $17.1K/Yr (CA$24,038/Yr)Living$9.2K/Yr (CA$12,907/Yr)Admission MA CommunicationDuolingo125TOEFL86PTE60$14K/Yr
CA$19,673
Course duration: 2 years
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6.3/10(25 Users)