University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is the #1 university in Canada, as per the latest Shiksha Rankings. McGill University ranks just behind it with rank #2 in Canada.

At U of T Canada, students will find a more research intensive environment. Students also get more course options, and the university is much larger than McGill.

For specific programs like Life Sciences or Medicine, however, McGill University Canada is usually considered the better choice.

Both universities have their own strengths. Uni of Toronto is better for students interested in studies at a university with prestige and quality research. Toronto as a city also offers better social, cultural, and career opportunities. Students also get more course options to choose from.

UWaterloo is better if students are interested in STEM courses. It also offers the the largest co-op program in the US and Canada. Waterloo Uni maintains strong industry connections of its own.

University of Toronto is ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking as #1 Nursing school in Canada. U of T as it is often called attains a global rank #4 as part of the latest QS Nursing rankings, placing it amongst the best universities in the world. 

Admission deadlines for domestic and international students remain consistent every year. The last date for applying to PG Nursing courses is Apr 30, 2026. For first year 2026 applications to the Nursing school's UG program, the last date is Jan 15, 2026. 

University of Toronto is considered bit difficult for international students to get into as the university's Nursing courses are among top Nursing courses. Total seats available for Nursing students in 2026 is 30 which shows it is highly competitive to get admission. 

Nursing courses under Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing is top in Canada. Many top ranking bodies rank this university at top for its Nursing courses such as Shiksha, QS, etc. Top ranking of this university attract students from all over the world.