Recognized Postsecondary Education Programs in Canada
There is currently no comprehensive listing of all higher education programs recognized by competent authorities in Canada. You are invited to refer to the program information provided by each institution in our Directory of Universities, Colleges and Schools in the Provinces and Territories of Canada, as well as our page on Accredited Professional Programs in the Provinces and Territories of Canada.
Furthermore, a number of provinces and territories maintain resources that provide program listings or searchable program databases for the institutions under their jurisdiction:
- Alberta
- Education Programs
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- British Columbia
- Education Planner
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- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Provincial Post-Secondary Offerings List
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- Ontario
- Find a College Program
- Find a University Program
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- Quebec
- List of authorized programs, by type of college-level institution [in French]
- List of authorized institutions, by college-level programs [in French]
- Vocational and Technical Training Programs and Institutions in Quebec
- Directory of master's and Ph.D. programs [in French]
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- Saskatchewan
- Programs - What to Study
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- Yukon
- Yukon College Programs
Additionally, the following Web sites maintain searchable databases of the programs offered by Canadian postsecondary institutions. Those resources may provide useful indications, keeping in mind that they do not necessarily include all recognized higher education programs in Canada.
- AUCC Database of university programs: Searchable database of university programs offered in Canada by members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
- ACCC Database of programs: Searchable database of full-time programs offered by the colleges and institutes that are members of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges
- CanLearn Interactive Program Search: Get detailed profiles, requirements, application and admission information for programs of study at Canadian CEGEPs, colleges and universities.
- Distance and Online Programs of CVU Member Institutions: Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is a consortium of Canadian universities that offer complete degrees, diplomas, and certificates online and through distance education. CVU consists of 12 universities and a catalogue of over 2300 courses and 300 complete programs.
- Education au/in Canada Web site - Find a Program: Explore the postsecondary education options Canada has to offer. Browse detailed information about Canadian schools and programs and find the ones that best match your needs.