15 Canadian Universities with International Student Scholarships: Study in Canada
If you want to do a Masters/PhD in Canada, and you really need a scholarship, you should consider applying to these 15 schools. (We call them the U15 Universities).
Below, you will see links to ALL the Undergraduate and Graduate (Masters/Ph.D.) programs they have. Check the requirements, apply, and share with others….. There is enough space for everyone.
There are entrance scholarships in most (if not all) of these schools, and you don’t need a separate application for this.
- You are considered based on info/docs submitted for admission.
- The scholarship condition, amount, and availability may depend on the program you applied for.
I refer to the U15 universities as Canada’s heavy-pocket universities. They:
- Receive 79% of all allocated funding.
- Undertake 80% of all Canadian research worth $8.5 billion yearly.
- Contribute more than $36 billion to the Canadian economy yearly.
- Produce more than 75% of all Doctorates awarded.
U15 are your go-to universities for scholarships in Canada. They are:
1) University of Toronto:
Research Income: $1.3 billion.
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 90,075
Number of international students: 19,190
2) University of British Columbia:
Research Income: $658 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 64,800
Number of international students: 17,225
3) University of Montreal:
Research Income: $567 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 67,390
Number of international students: 10,000
4) McGill University:
Research Income: $515 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 40,035
Number of international students: 12,535
5) University of Alberta:
Research Income: $513 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 38,310
Number of international students: 7,865
6) University of Calgary:
Research Income: $488 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 33,100
Number of international students: 4,305
7) Laval University:
Research Income: $404 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 42,710
Number of international students: 5,665
8) McMaster University:
Research Income: $380 million
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Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 31,845
Number of international students: 3,525
9) University of Ottawa:
Research Income: $313 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 42,255
Number of international students: 7,150
10) Western University:
Research Income: $239 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 31,170
Number of international students: 4,570
11) University of Waterloo:
Research Income: $224 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 40,000
Number of international students: 9,000
12) University of Manitoba:
Research Income: $212 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 29,620
Number of international students: 5,590
13) Queen’s University:
Research Income: $176 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 26,650
Number of international students: 3,405
14) University of Saskatchewan:
Research Income: $176 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 25,705
Number of international students: 3,405
15) Dalhousie University:
Research Income: $168 million
Graduate Programs here
Undergraduate Programs here
Total Enrolment: 19,555
Number of international students: 4,695
While these are not the only universities in Canada, they are the schools that will increase your chances of getting a scholarship. Other schools you can also check are:
- Memorial University
- Acadia University
- Simon Fraser University
- Concordia University, and
- University of Guelph
Check the program requirements, prepare a strong application, and apply!
