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Your Grade 11 and 12 marks do most of the work.
Each school page lists the Grade 12 courses its programs require. If one of them is a weak spot, a tutor can help you bring it up before applications are due.
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It depends on what you want to study. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, McGill ranks highest in Canada at 30th in the world. The University of Toronto is 32nd and UBC is tied for 45th.
How many universities are in Canada?
Universities Canada, the national association of universities, has 97 member universities. Yukon University is the newest.
How much does university cost in Canada?
Canadian undergraduates pay $8,021 a year in tuition on average in 2026/27, according to Statistics Canada. It's $4,156 in Quebec, $7,117 in BC and $9,306 in Ontario. Residence, books and fees are extra.
What is the hardest university to get into in Canada?
It depends more on the program than the school. Students admitted to UBC Engineering for Fall 2026 averaged 97%, and Commerce students 96%. McGill lists Mechanical Engineering in the high 90s for BC applicants.
When do you apply to university in Canada?
Most deadlines fall in January or February for a September start. Ontario high school students apply through OUAC by January 15, 2027. UBC's deadline is January 15, 2027 and McGill's is February 1, 2027.
What grades do universities look at?
Mostly Grade 12, and often Grade 11. UBC looks at all your Grade 11 and 12 courses. McGill uses your top five academic Grade 12 courses, or your top six 4U or 4M courses if you're in Ontario. U of T uses six Grade 12 courses including English.