Michael Hennigar serves as the Manager of International Recruitment for Acadia University. Located in Wolfville, Canada, Acadia is a small institution with 16% international students. More information can be found at http://www.acadiau.ca. The university offers popular programs in Computer Science, Kinesiology, Biology, Business, Psychology, and International Relations. Acadia holds the distinction of being the only Canadian university with its own private research island. The institution is ranked #3 in Canada for undergraduate study, and an impressive 97% of students who complete a co-op designation are working or studying within 6 months of graduation.
📍 Ottawa
Size of University (by Student Population): Medium
Percentage of International Students: 14%
Popular Programmes: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Nursing, Health Sciences, Science, Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, and Architectural Studies
Fun Facts: Carleton University is located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. With the fastest growing co-op program in Canada, there are many opportunities to include real-world, paid work experience in the field associated with the studies. Carleton offers a wide range of programs, including Canada’s original Aerospace Engineering program and the first school of Journalism. The beautiful riverside campus is completely interconnected by a 5 km network of heated underground tunnels that keep the campus accessible even during inclement or cold weather.
🌐 http://carleton.ca/international
📍 Montreal
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 30%
Popular Programmes:
- McGill offers more than 300 programs at the undergraduate level. Our programs let you build a degree that is customized to your career goals and personal interests. Your major is your primary area of study. Many programs include specializations, concentrations and honours options to dive deeper into a particular subject. You can also choose a minor that complements your major, or use this to explore other passions and gain knowledge in a different subject. Your program advisor can guide you through this process after you’ve accepted an offer of admission.
- Some of the popular programs are:
- Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Humanities, etc., in the Faculty of Arts
- Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, etc., in the Faculty of Science
Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Civil, Chemical, Computer Engineering, etc., in the Faculty of Engineering
- Finance, Accounting, Marketing, etc., in the Faculty of Management
Fun Facts:
- Birthplace of Modern Hockey: McGill is where the first official game of ice hockey was played (1875). The university also gave rise to the first set of written hockey rules.
- McGill’s Faculty of Medicine (now Health Sciences) was Canada’s first (established in 1829) and remains one of the most competitive and prestigious.
- Home of the First Artificial Blood Cell: McGill researchers were pioneers in developing artificial blood cells in the 1960s.
📍 Hamilton, Ontario
Size of University (by Student Population): Medium
Percentage of International Students: 13%
Popular Programmes: Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering
Fun Facts: We have a nuclear reactor on campus for research purposes.
📍 Kingston, Ontario
Size of University (by Student Population): Medium
Percentage of International Students: 11%
Popular Programmes: Business, Engineering, Medicine, Education, Nursing
Fun Facts: Halfway to everywhere, including Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and the US; Provide up to 100k Canadian dollars scholarship for international students
📍 Metro Vancouver
Size of University (by Student Population): Medium
Percentage of International Students: 20%
Popular Programmes: Business, Arts, Science, Health Science, Applied Sciences, Education, Environment
Fun Facts: SFU offers one of the oldest and most flexible Co-op programs in North America.
🌐 https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html
📍 Toronto
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 15%
Popular Programmes: Business Management, Film Studies, Fashion, Professional Communication, Computer Science, Nursing
Fun Facts: We’re the best of both worlds between a college and a university — career-focused and academically rigorous at the same time!
📍 British Columbia
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 26%
Popular Programmes: Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Geology, Psychology, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Finance
Fun Facts:
1. One of the World’s Most Beautiful Campuses
The Vancouver campus is on a peninsula surrounded by ocean and mountains. It has over 1,000 acres of forest, beaches like Wreck Beach, and spectacular sunsets.
2. One of Canada’s Top Universities
Consistently ranked #1 or #2 in Canada (alongside University of Toronto) and Top 40 globally. UBC is especially strong in Forestry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, and Economics.
3. Exceptionally International
About 26% of UBC’s students are international, from over 160 countries. Vancouver is one of the most multicultural cities in North America.
4. A Hub of Innovation
UBC researchers invented the first methadone treatment for heroin addiction, and co-developed the first 3D-printed human tissue. Home to TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle and nuclear physics lab. UBC has over 250 spin-off companies (startups emerging from research).
5. Nobel and Rhodes Scholars
8 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with UBC (faculty or alumni). 71 Rhodes Scholars have come from UBC.
6. Filming Location
UBC’s scenic campuses are frequently used for TV and movies, including: Deadpool, The X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, Smallville
7. One of the Largest University Libraries in Canada
Over 10 million volumes across multiple library branches. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is open 24 hours during exams.
8. Sustainability Leader
UBC was the first Canadian university to adopt a sustainable development policy. Home to the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability, one of North America’s greenest buildings.
9. Biggest Student Housing Community in Canada
UBC houses over 15,000 students on campus—the largest in the country. Residences include everything from modern studios to heritage-style houses.
10. Two Campuses
Vancouver Campus: Large, coastal, research-intensive.
Okanagan Campus (Kelowna): Smaller, close-knit, growing rapidly.
📍 Guelph, Ontario
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 5%-6%
Popular Programmes: Vet, Science, Food, Agriculture, Business
Fun Facts: 1 hour’s driving distance to Toronto
Kelli Brenton serves as the Recruitment Officer at the University of Toronto. Located in Toronto, Canada, the University of Toronto is a large institution with 30% international students. Visit https://www.utoronto.ca for more details. Students can choose from 700+ programs in the sciences, arts, business, engineering, music, architecture, kinesiology, and more. As Canada’s top university, the University of Toronto is a leading destination for innovators and trailblazers the world over. With three campuses in and around Toronto — one of the world’s most diverse cities and a hub of culture, finance, and technology — students enjoy access to professional training in and out of the classroom, international partnerships, research courses, cutting-edge facilities, and warm collegiate communities. With a half-million-strong alumni network spanning the globe, its degrees unlock doors to any industry, anywhere.
📍 Victoria, British Columbia
Size of University (by Student Population): 21000 total student population
Percentage of International Students: 10%-15%
Popular Programmes: Marine Science, Environmental Science, Health Information Science, Engineering, Education.
Fun Facts: We are located on Vancouver Island, and Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia.
🌐 http://uvic.ca/undergraduate
Brian Bailey serves as the International Recruitment Specialist at the University of Waterloo. Located in Waterloo, Canada, the University of Waterloo is a medium-sized institution with 18% international students. Visit https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/ to learn more. Popular majors include Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Health Sciences, and Humanities. The University of Waterloo is home to the largest post-secondary co-op program of its kind in the world.
📍 London, Ontario
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 9%
Popular Programmes: Business, Medical Science, Food and Nutrition, Engineering
Fun Facts: Western University, one of Canada’s historic “Old Four” universities, is a top-ranked medical-doctoral institution known for academic excellence and vibrant campus life. Often called “Canada’s Little Harvard,” Western is especially renowned for its prestigious Ivey Business School and cutting-edge research in health sciences and medicine. The university combines strong professional programs with a focus on leadership and innovation. Located in London, Ontario, Western’s picturesque campus is consistently ranked among the most beautiful in Canada. With its blend of tradition, excellence, and community, Western offers an inspiring environment for global students to thrive academically and personally.
📍 Toronto
Size of University (by Student Population): Large
Percentage of International Students: 18%
Popular Programmes: Science, Engineering, Health, Computer Science, Business, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts
Fun Facts: York has three main campuses in Toronto and the Las Nubes EcoCampus in Costa Rica. York has a very diverse student body with over 53,000 students from 178 countries. York’s campuses have been used as a filming location for productions such as “Downsizing”.
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