🏆 Top Nursing Colleges in Canada
1. University of Alberta – Edmonton, Alberta
- 🇨🇦 #1 in Canada (Maclean’s 2025)
- 🌍 Top 10 globally in nursing
- ✅ Strong clinical training & research focus
2. University of Toronto – Toronto, Ontario
- 🇨🇦 Tied #2 in Canada
- 🌍 #4 in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject: Nursing)
- ✅ Global reputation, extensive hospital partnerships
3. University of British Columbia (UBC) – Vancouver, British Columbia
- 🇨🇦 Tied #2 in Canada
- ✅ Research-intensive, diverse programs, clinical placements
4. McGill University – Montreal, Quebec
- 🇨🇦 #4 in Canada
- ✅ Offers bilingual (English/French) nursing education
- ✅ Located in a culturally rich, affordable city
5. Dalhousie University – Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 🇨🇦 #5 in Canada
- ✅ Strong practical training, great for East Coast students
6. McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario
- 🇨🇦 #6 in Canada
- ✅ Famous for problem-based learning (PBL) model
- ✅ High NCLEX-RN pass rate
7. Queen’s University – Kingston, Ontario
- ✅ Excellent reputation and student support
- ✅ High first-time NCLEX pass rate (~98%)
8. University of Ottawa – Ottawa, Ontario
- ✅ Offers programs in both English and French
- ✅ Strong links with healthcare facilities in Canada’s capital
9. Western University – London, Ontario
- ✅ Focus on community health, global partnerships
10. University of Calgary – Calgary, Alberta
- ✅ Modern facilities and strong clinical exposure
📌 Highlights:
- All listed universities are approved by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN).
- Ideal for BSc Nursing, Post-RN, and Master’s programs.
- International students welcome in most programs.