Top Private Universities in Canada
2026 Canadian Private University Ranking New
Introduction
What are the top private Universities in Canada? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 18 private Canadian Universities ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Canada
- offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
- delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format
Top Private Universities in Canada
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| #Rank | University | Town |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Trinity Western University | Langley |
| 73 | Université de Saint-Boniface | Winnipeg |
| 77 | Concordia University of Edmonton | Edmonton |
| 78 | University Canada West | Vancouver |
| 79 | Yorkville University | Fredericton |
| 82 | Canadian Mennonite University | Winnipeg |
| 84 | Redeemer University | Ancaster |
| 86 | The King's University | Edmonton |
| 88 | Ambrose University | Calgary |
| 89 | Burman University | Lacombe |
| 90 | St Mary's University | Calgary |
| 92 | Quest University Canada | Squamish |
| 93 | Crandall University | Moncton |
| 96 | Kingswood University | Sussex |
| 98 | Collège Universitaire Dominicain | Ottawa |
| 99 | Nicola Valley Institute of Technology | Merritt |
| 100 | St. Stephen's University | St. Stephen |
| 101 | Campion College at the University of Regina | Regina |
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