Public
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Your starting point
Explore Canadian universities, understand public and private institutions, and compare programs. Use the U15 list as one starting point, then check the fit, recognition, and cost of the actual program.
Start with the program, then understand the institution
Canada offers several routes into higher education. Universities commonly offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees; colleges, institutes, and polytechnics offer a range of certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and, where authorized, degrees. The name on the building is only a starting point. A college can deliver an applied degree, a university can offer a certificate, and a university-affiliated college may have a particular teaching or community role within a larger institution. Read the credential and admission requirements for the actual program you want to enter.
Education is primarily a provincial and territorial responsibility, so there is no single national university admissions system or universal institutional licence. The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada’s overview explains the different systems, while the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) explains what its recognition and authorization records mean. An institution’s authority can be broad or limited to particular programs. A familiar name, an attractive website, or membership in an association does not answer every question about the credential you will earn.
I would begin with the subject, learning environment, and type of work you hope to do. Then use the directory to build a manageable shortlist. The public college and polytechnic guide covers applied programs and career training in greater depth; the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral guides explain how to compare programs at each level. You can move between these routes, but admission and transfer decisions belong to the receiving institution.
Explore the university map and directory
This directory includes the complete set of records returned by CICIC’s universities filter on the review date. Its broad coverage includes public and private institutions, specialized degree providers, affiliates, campuses, and authorizations for institutions based elsewhere. Use the recognition details on each card to understand why a record appears. A province filter follows the authorizing jurisdiction; the address shown may be in another province or country.
230 directory records. A snapshot of the CICIC university filter, reviewed 13 October 2026. Records can represent an institution, campus, affiliate, or authorization. They are not a count of independent universities. Read the coverage notes.
Showing all 230 records, alphabetically.
Private (for-profit)
Acsenda School of Management - Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) college authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (for-profit)
Adler Graduate Professional School Inc.
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Adler University
Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Ambrose University
Calgary, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Assumption University
Windsor, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Windsor
Public
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Athabasca University (British Columbia)
Athabasca, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Affiliated to Athabasca University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source address is in AB; authorization jurisdiction is BC.
Public
Athabasca University (Ontario)
Athabasca, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Athabasca University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source address is in AB; authorization jurisdiction is ON.
Public
Atlantic School of Theology
Halifax, NS
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia. Affiliated to Saint Mary's University
Private (for-profit)
Beal University Canada
Sackville, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Private (non-profit)
Booth University College
Winnipeg, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Public
Brandon University
Brandon, MB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Private
Briercrest College and Seminary
Caronport, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public college recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Public
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Burman University
Lacombe, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (non-profit)
Campbellsville University (Ontario)
Windsor, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. CICIC lists international and Canadian addresses; this entry uses its published Canadian location. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Campion College
Regina, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Federated with University of Regina
Private (non-profit)
Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies
Whitby, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Baptist Seminary
Langley, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary & College
Cochrane, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Chinese School of Theology Vancouver
Richmond, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute
Camrose, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Mennonite University
Winnipeg, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Private (non-profit)
Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary
Hamilton, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Canterbury College
Windsor, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Windsor
Public
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
Cape Breton University (Alberta)
Sydney, NS
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Affiliated to Cape Breton University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source address is in NS; authorization jurisdiction is AB.
Public
Cape Breton University (Ontario)
, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Cape Breton University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Cape Breton University (Saskatchewan)
, SK
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to Cape Breton University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Carey Theological College
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Central Michigan University (Ontario)
Toronto, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
City University of Seattle (Alberta)
Calgary, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
City University of Seattle (British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Clearwater College
Caroline, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
College of Emmanuel and St. Chad
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Private (non-profit)
Concordia Lutheran Seminary
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Concordia Lutheran theological Seminary
St. Catharines, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Brock University
Public
Concordia University
Montréal, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Private (non-profit)
Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Conrad Grebel University College
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Waterloo
Public
Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Montréal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public college recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
Public
Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Québec
Québec, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public college recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
Private (non-profit)
Cornell University (Alberta)
Calgary, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (for-profit)
Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers College
Hamilton, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Crandall University
Moncton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
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Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
École de technologie supérieure
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
École nationale d'administration publique
Québec, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Emmanuel Bible College
Kitchener, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Emmanuel College of Victoria University
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Toronto
Private (non-profit)
Eston College
Regina, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
Private (non-profit)
Faculté de théologie évangélique
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Acadia University
Private (non-profit)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (British Columbia)
Vancouver, BC
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Faith Alive Bible College
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
Private (non-profit)
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada
Ajax, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
First Nations University of Canada
Regina, SK
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
Public
Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Regina
Private (non-profit)
Gonzaga University (Alberta)
, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Gonzaga University (British Columbia)
, BC
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Great Lakes Bible College
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Corner Brook, NL
Campus
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador. Campus or constituent unit, not an additional independent university.
Public
HEC Montréal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Université de Montréal
Private (non-profit)
Heritage Baptist College and Heritage Theological Seminary
Cambridge, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Horizon College and Seminary
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Other
Huntington University
Sudbury, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Read the CICIC record for recognition details.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Huron University College
London, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Western University
Private (non-profit)
Institut de formation théologique de Montréal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public college recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Québec, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Private (non-profit)
Institute for Advanced Judaic Study
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Institute for Christian Studies
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (for-profit)
Institute of Technology Sligo (Ontario)
Sligo, ON, Ireland
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) college authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source lists an address outside Canada; omitted from the Canada map.
Private (non-profit)
International Business University
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Iona College
Windsor, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Windsor
Public
King's University College
London, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Western University
Private (non-profit)
Kingswood University
Sussex, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
Knox College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Toronto
Public
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
La Cité universitaire francophone
Regina, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Regina
Public
Labrador Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
Campus
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador. Campus or constituent unit, not an additional independent university.
Public
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Laurentian University
Sudbury, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (for-profit)
Lawrence Technological University (Ontario)
Toronto, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. CICIC lists international and Canadian addresses; this entry uses its published Canadian location. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Luther College
Regina, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Federated with University of Regina
Public
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Public
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (non-profit)
Maimonides School for Jewish Studies
Hamilton, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL
Campus
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador. Campus or constituent unit, not an additional independent university.
Public
Maritime Christian College
Charlottetown, PE
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island.
Public
Martin Luther University College
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with Wilfrid Laurier University
Private (non-profit)
Master's College and Seminary
Mississauga, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
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McGill University
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
McMaster Divinity College
Hamilton, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to McMaster University
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McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador.
Private (non-profit)
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
Langley, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Millar College of the Bible (British Columbia)
Tappen, BC
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Millar College of the Bible (Saskatchewan)
Pambrun, SK
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Mount Allison University
Sackville, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Private (non-profit)
Ner Israel Yeshiva College
Thornhill, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
New York Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) college authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Newman Theological College
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (for-profit)
Niagara University (Ontario)
Vaughan, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (non-profit)
Nipawin Bible College
Nipawin, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
Public
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Northeastern University, Toronto
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. CICIC lists international and Canadian addresses; this entry uses its published Canadian location.
Private (non-profit)
Northeastern University, Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Northwest Baptist Seminary
Langley, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
NOSM University
Thunder Bay, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
NSCAD University
Halifax, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
OCAD University
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (for-profit)
Oulton College
Moncton, NB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) college authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Private (non-profit)
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences
Port Alberni, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Polytechnique Montréal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Université de Montréal
Private (non-profit)
Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Prairie College
Three Hills, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (non-profit)
Presbyterian College of Montreal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to McGill University
Private (non-profit)
Providence University College and Theological Seminary
Otterburne, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Public
Queen's School of Religion
Kingston, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Queen's University
PublicU15
Queen's University
Kingston, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Queen's University (Alberta)
Kingston, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Affiliated to Queen's University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source address is in ON; authorization jurisdiction is AB.
Public
Queen's University (British Columbia)
Kingston, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Affiliated to Queen's University Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province. Source address is in ON; authorization jurisdiction is BC.
Private (non-profit)
Redeemer University
Ancaster, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Regent College
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Regis College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Toronto
Public
Renison University College
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Waterloo
Private (non-profit)
Rocky Mountain College
Calgary, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
Saint Paul University
Ottawa, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Ottawa
Private (non-profit)
Seminary of Christ the King
Mission, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
St. Andrew's College
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Private (non-profit)
St. Andrew's College
Winnipeg, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba. Affiliated to University of Manitoba
Private
St. Augustine's Seminary
Scarborough, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Toronto
Public
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
St. Jerome's University
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Waterloo
Private (non-profit)
St. Mark's College
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
St. Mary's University
Calgary, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private
St. Peter's College
Muenster, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Affiliated to University of Saskatchewan
Public
St. Peter's Seminary
London, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to Western University
Private (non-profit)
St. Phillips Seminary
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
St. Stephen's College
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Affiliated to University of Alberta
Private (non-profit)
St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
St. Thomas More College
Saskatoon, SK
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan. Federated with University of Saskatchewan
Public
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Private (non-profit)
Steinbach Bible College
Steinbach, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Private (non-profit)
Talpiot College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
The King's University
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
The University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Private (non-profit)
Thomas More Institute
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Affiliated to Bishop's University
Public
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Other
Thorneloe University
Sudbury, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Read the CICIC record for recognition details.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Toronto School of Theology
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Toronto
Public
Trent University
Peterborough, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Tyndale University
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
United College
Waterloo, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Waterloo
Public
Université de Hearst
Hearst, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Université de l'Ontario Français
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Université de Moncton
Moncton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
PublicU15
Université de Montréal
Montréal, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Université de Saint-Boniface
Winnipeg, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba. Affiliated to University of Manitoba
Public
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Université du Québec
Québec, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Chicoutimi, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Université du Québec à Montréal
Montréal, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Rimouski, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
Public
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Gatineau, QC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec. Constituant of Université du Québec
PublicU15
Université Laval
Québec, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Public
Université Sainte-Anne
Pointe-de l'Église, NS
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia.
Public
Université TÉLUQ
Québec, QC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Québec.
Private (for-profit)
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
University College of the North
Thompson, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
PublicU15
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
PublicU15
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
PublicU15
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Private (for-profit)
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
University of King's College
Halifax, NS
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Nova Scotia. Affiliated to Dalhousie University
Public
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
PublicU15
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Public
University of Mannheim (Ontario)
Waterloo, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. CICIC lists international and Canadian addresses; this entry uses its published Canadian location. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Public
University of New Brunswick (Ontario)
Toronto, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of New Brunswick Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (for-profit)
University of Niagara Falls Canada
Niagara Falls, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Public
University of Northern British Columbia (Alberta)
Grande Prairie, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Public university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Affiliated to University of Northern British Columbia Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
PublicU15
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (non-profit)
University of Portland (Alberta)
Edmonton, AB
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island.
Public
University of Regina
Regina, SK
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
PublicU15
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Saskatchewan.
Public
University of St. Michael's College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Toronto
Public
University of Sudbury
Sudbury, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
University of the Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
PublicU15
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
University of Trinity College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Affiliated to University of Toronto
Public
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
PublicU15
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Vancouver School of Theology
Vancouver, BC
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school recognized under a private act.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia.
Private (non-profit)
Vanguard College
Edmonton, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
Public
Victoria University
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Toronto
Private (non-profit)
Victory Bible College
Calgary, AB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) theological school authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Alberta.
PublicU15
Western University
London, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Public
Wycliffe College
Toronto, ON
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Public theological school recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Federated with University of Toronto
Private (non-profit)
Yellowquill University College
Winnipeg, MB
Specialized/affiliated institution
Recognition & record details
Private (non-profit) college authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Manitoba.
Public
York University
Toronto, ON
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario.
Private (for-profit)
Yorkville University (British Columbia)
New Westminster, BC
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: British Columbia. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Private (for-profit)
Yorkville University (New Brunswick)
Fredericton, NB
Institution
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: New Brunswick.
Private (for-profit)
Yorkville University (Ontario)
Concord, ON
Cross-jurisdiction authorization
Recognition & record details
Private (for-profit) university authorized to grant specific academic credentials, for specific academic programs.
Directory jurisdiction: Ontario. Separate provincial authorization record; the source address may be outside the authorizing province.
Public
Yukon University
Whitehorse, YT
Institution
Recognition & record details
Public university recognized under a public act.
Directory jurisdiction: Yukon.
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What public and private mean in Canada
In everyday Canadian usage, a public university or college is usually part of a provincially or territorially supported system, with a public mandate and government oversight or accountability requirements. Public institutions still charge tuition, make their own admission decisions, and receive revenue from several sources. “Public” does not mean that every program is inexpensive, every place is subsidized equally, or every student can receive financial aid. Fees can differ substantially between domestic and international students and between research degrees and professional programs.
Private institutions have different ownership or governance arrangements. Some operate for profit; others are non-profit, religious, or community-based. A private university with degree-granting authority is a different proposition from a private career college registered to deliver specified vocational programs. Neither label tells you everything about teaching quality, student support, or the usefulness of a particular credential. CICIC’s sector labels are reproduced in the directory so you can distinguish these categories and follow the underlying record.
The funding boundary is also more complicated than “public receives money, private receives none.” Alberta’s publicly funded institution categories include independent academic institutions. Québec distinguishes public CEGEPs from private colleges, including subsidized and non-subsidized establishments in its official college list. These examples are why I would check the local system before importing assumptions from another country about what a private institution represents.
Recognition is a more useful question than a broad label. Ontario’s degree-authority guidance distinguishes powers established through legislation from ministerial consent, which can apply to particular degrees. For vocational education, check the institution and the specific program in the relevant provincial registry. If you plan to enter a regulated profession, ask the professional regulator whether that exact credential satisfies its education requirements. If you intend to transfer or pursue graduate study, ask the receiving university what it will accept.
International students must make an additional, separate check. A designated learning institution (DLI) is approved to host international students, but a DLI listing does not mean every program qualifies for a post-graduation work permit. Consult the live IRCC DLI list and PGWP eligibility rules for the program, campus, credential, and circumstances that apply to you. In particular, a public institution’s name on a program delivered through a private partner does not by itself establish eligibility. The international applicant guide brings these checks together.
What the U15 is, and how to use it
U15 Canada is an association of 15 research-intensive universities. Membership can be a useful starting point if you are looking for a large research environment, specialized facilities, or a wide range of graduate departments. It is an association, rather than a national accreditation system or a ranking of every university. There are universities outside the U15 with relevant research groups and programs that may fit your interests extremely well.
For a research degree, I would use the U15 list as one way to discover options, then compare the people and projects within each department. The supervisor’s current research, the funding offer, access to methods training, and the experience of existing students matter more to your daily work than association membership alone. For undergraduate study, compare class structure, support, co-op access, location, and total cost alongside research opportunities. The directory’s U15 filter marks the primary institution records only, so affiliates and additional authorizations do not inflate the membership count.
| University | Main location | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | Halifax, NS | Programs |
| McGill University | Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC | Explore university |
| McMaster University | Hamilton, ON | Explore university |
| Queen's University | Kingston, ON | Programs |
| Université de Montréal | Montréal, QC | Programs |
| Université Laval | Québec, QC | Explore university |
| University of Alberta | Edmonton, AB | Explore university |
| University of British Columbia | Vancouver, BC | Programs |
| University of Calgary | Calgary, AB | Explore university |
| University of Manitoba | Winnipeg, MB | Programs |
| University of Ottawa | Ottawa, ON | Explore university |
| University of Saskatchewan | Saskatoon, SK | Programs |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, ON | Programs |
| University of Waterloo | Waterloo, ON | Explore university |
| Western University | London, ON | Explore university |
Turn the directory into a program shortlist
Use an institution’s own program catalogue to confirm the credential, campus, prerequisites, delivery format, and application deadline. For example, UBC’s academic listings, Toronto’s undergraduate program directory, Queen’s program listings, and Saskatchewan’s undergraduate search provide different starting points. A program search is most useful when it leads you to the departmental requirements and current academic calendar, rather than stopping at the marketing description.
The EduCanada program search can help you discover institutions and subjects across Canada. At the time of this review, its notice says that program and tuition information is temporarily not being updated during a transition. Use it for discovery and confirm the details directly with the institution. Similarly, Universities Canada’s membership directory and Colleges and Institutes Canada’s member list are useful association resources, but neither should be treated as a complete list of every institution or program.
Build a short comparison in your own words. Explain what attracts you to each program, what preparation you already have, what you would need to improve, and what the whole period of study would cost. Look closely at whether work placements are required or competitive, whether a thesis supervisor must be secured before applying, and whether the advertised credential supports your next step. Ask admissions staff specific questions that cannot be answered from the published material; their reply is more useful when you identify the program and intake.
Finally, revisit the evidence before you pay a deposit. Program names, intakes, tuition, campuses, and delivery partnerships can change. Keep the relevant admissions page and written offer with your application notes, and ask for clarification if the offer differs from what you expected. The application tracker can help organize the process, while the funding guide explains how to distinguish guaranteed support from an award you still need to win.
Sources, coverage, and map notes
The university data is a reviewed snapshot of the CICIC directory, not a live admissions or regulatory service. CICIC covers institutions recognized, authorized, registered, or licensed by competent authorities, using the terminology explained in its directory documentation. The full university-filter snapshot is included here rather than reducing the list to association members. Some records refer to affiliates, campuses, specialized providers, or permission to offer selected programs. Read those records individually before interpreting a name as an independent university.
Institution and program links come from the source profiles. A missing program link means that the profile did not supply one; the institution’s own website is the next place to look. Display names incorporate a small number of established name changes, while the downloadable data preserves the source names and provenance. Source records can still lag behind a closure, merger, rename, or new authorization, so the institution and responsible authority remain the final places to confirm current status.
The map uses CICIC’s approximate address coordinates, grouped by city for readability, on a public-domain Natural Earth outline. It shows locations for orientation, rather than campus boundaries, every teaching site, or directions. Overseas source addresses are retained in the list and omitted from the Canadian map. You can search and read the same information without using the map; the full static list is also available when JavaScript is disabled.