U15 Group Of Canadian Research Universities - MS In Canada
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities - MS in Canada
The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities, also called the U15, is an association of 15 Public Research Universities of Canada. Headquartered in the city of Ottawa, this association was established in 1991.
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- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- Dalhousie University
- University of Manitoba
- McMaster University
- McGill University
- University of Ottawa
- Queen's University
- University of Saskatchewan
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- University of Western Ontario
- Laval University
- University of Montreal
Its member institutions undertake about 80% of all of Canada’s competitive university research, and represents a research enterprise valued more than $5 Billion annually. Together, they contribute over $36 billion to the Canadian economy every year, and produce more than 70% of all the doctorates awarded in Canada.
University of Alberta
Located in Edmonton, Alberta, the University of Alberta is one of the leading Canadian research universities. The university is ranked 113th in the world and among the top 5 public research universities in the country by QS world ranking in 2020. It is also deemed as a ‘Comprehensive academic and research university’ because of the wide array of professional and academic programs the university offers.
University of British Columbia
Established in the year 1908, the University of British Columbia, is one of the top 50 public research universities in the world. In 2020, UBC was ranked as the second best university in Canada by Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The university has two main campuses one in Vancouver and another one in Okanagan with twelve and seven faculties respectively.
University of Calgary
A member of the U15, the University of Calgary is one of the top Canadian research universities situated in the Alberta province of Canada. The University of Calgary was started in 1944, as a Calgary branch of University of Alberta, and became an autonomous university in 1966. It comprises of 14 faculties and more than 85 research centres and intitutes. The University of Calgary was ranked the 9th best university in Canada, by QS rankings in 2020.
Dalhousie University
Located in the eastern province of Nova Scotia, Canada, the Dalhousie University is one of the major public research universities in Canada. The university offers 4,000 courses, 180 degree programs and twelve faculties in its four campuses across Nova Scotia. This university is an active member of the U15 – a group of Canada’s 15 research-intensive universities.
University of Manitoba
Founded in the year 1877, the University of Manitoba is the first research university in Western Canada and one of the oldest universities in Canada. The U of M has a reputation to being one of the top Canadian public research universities, and offers more than a hundred programs and dozens of faculties.
- Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Arts
- H. Asper School of Business
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources
- Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Max Rady College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
- Faculty of Law
- Desautels Faculty of Music
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Work
McMaster University
McMaster University is a distinguished public research university located in the city of Hamilton in Ontario. McMaster runs six major academic faculties like the School of Business, Engineering, Science, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Science with over 30,000 students studying at the university. This university is a member of U15 group of public research universities in Canada.
McGill University
Established in the year 1821, the McGill University is one of the oldest and most prestigious public research universities of Canada, located in Montreal, Quebec. McGill has been consistently ranked in the top 1% of the universities to study in Canada and among top 50 universities in the world. A member of U15, the university offers degrees in nearly 300 fields of study across five major faculties.
University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa is one of the most popular bilingual public research universities in Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario. It is also known as the largest English-French bilingual university in the world. The university offers a variety of programs that is operated by its ten faculties, for both domestic and international students who wish to pursue their higher education in Canada.
Queen's University
The Queen’s University of Kingston, is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario. Queen’s is a co-educational institute with over 25000 students studying in various faculties ranging from business to medicine. A member of U15, the Queen’s University is also the first university in the west of Canada’s maritime province to admit women.
University of Saskatchewan
Found in the year 1907, the University of Saskatchewan is a member of U15 and one of the top Canadian public research universities in the Saskatchewan province of Canada. The university is particularly renowned for its contribution to the field of medical research, especially vaccines, infectious diseases, and in industrial science and technology. It is also a major participant in the research studies conducted by the U15.
- Agriculture and Bioresources
- Arts and Science
- Dentistry
- Education
- Edwards School of Business
- Engineering
- School of Environment and Sustainability
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Kinesiology
- Law
- Library
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy and Nutrition
- School of Rehabilitation Science
- School of Public Health
- Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
- Veterinary Medicine
University of Toronto
University of Toronto is a highly prestigious Canadian university located in Toronto, Ontario. A member of U15 Group of Canada’s Top 15 Public Research Universities, it was ranked as the 29th in the world by QS world rankings of 2020. The U of T offers world class programs in various fields related to literature, law, engineering, medicine and political science. It is also the alma mater of many famous world leaders and personalities.
- School of Graduate Studies
- Architecture, Landscape, and Design
- Biomedical Communications
- Dentistry
- Education
- Forestry
- Information
- Law
- Institute for Management & Innovation
- Rotman School of Management
- Medical Radiation Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health
- Social Work
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Theology
University of Waterloo
Established in the year 1956, the University of Waterloo is a reputed public research university in Ontario province of Canada. The university has its main campus in Waterloo, three satellite campuses and four affiliated university colleges. A member of U15, the university was also ranked among the top 10 universities in Canada by QS world ranking, 2020.
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario, commonly known as Western University, is a public research university based in London, Ontario. Originally founded in 1878, the university currently has over 24,000 students studying in twelve different faculties and schools. It is a constituent member of the U15 group of Canadian Research universities.
Laval University
Laval University is one of the oldest universities in Canada founded by royal charter issued by Queen Victoria in 1852. A member of U15, it is a French-language public research university located in the Quebec City, Quebec. In terms of research funding, the Laval University is ranked as one among the top 10 Canadian research universities and holds four Canada Excellence Research Chairs.
- Advanced International Studies
- Agriculture and Food Sciences
- Arts and Human Sciences
- Business Administration
- Dental Medicine
- Education
- Forestry, Geography and Geomatics
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Planning, Architecture, Art and Design
- Science and Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Theology and Religious Sciences
University of Montreal
Université de Montréal or the University of Montreal is one of the leading Canadian research universities located in Montreal in the Quebec province of Canada. The university is known for its French-medium programs and courses. Established in 1878, as a satellite campus, the university currently offers 650 undergraduate programs and graduate programs, including 71 doctoral programs. It is also ranked among the top 10 universities to study in Canada by QS rankings of 2020.
- Faculty of Arts and Science
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Environmental Design
- Department of Kinesiology
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Music
- School of Optometry
- Faculty of Nursing
- School of Public Health
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Continuing Education
- Polytechnique Montréal
- HEC Montréal
