#1

University of Toronto

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	1
2024	1
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$1,588,932
FY2023 ($000)	$1,433,636
% Change (2023-2024)	10.8
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$565.70
per Graduate ($000)	$74.20

Located in Toronto, Ontario, it is Canada's top-ranked research university and a global leader in biomedical, artificial intelligence, and humanities research. U of T consistently secures the highest level of sponsored research funding in the country.

#2

Université de Montréal

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	2
2024	3
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$775,414
FY2023 ($000)	$709,640
% Change (2023-2024)	9.3
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$377.70
per Graduate ($000)	$41.80

Located in Montreal, Quebec, UdeM is one of the largest French-language research universities in the world. It excels in health research, artificial intelligence, and public policy studies.

#3

McGill University

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	3
2024	4
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$749,207
FY2023 ($000)	$685,814
% Change (2023-2024)	9.2
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$407.80
per Graduate ($000)	$76.20

Based in Montreal, Quebec, McGill is renowned worldwide for its contributions to medicine, neuroscience, and scientific discovery. It attracts top-tier international talent and maintains a deeply collaborative academic research environment.

#4

University of British Columbia

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	4
2024	2
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$739,668
FY2023 ($000)	$712,601
% Change (2023-2024)	3.8
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$288.30
per Graduate ($000)	$59.00

Situated in Vancouver and Kelowna, BC, UBC is an internationally recognized powerhouse for research excellence, particularly in life sciences, clean technology, and sustainability. It fosters a massive enterprise of innovation and global scholarly output.

#5

University of Calgary

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	5
2024	6
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$588,483
FY2023 ($000)	$545,339
% Change (2023-2024)	7.9
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$395.80
per Graduate ($000)	$73.40

Based in Calgary, Alberta, UCalgary is an entrepreneurial university known for pioneering research in engineering, geosciences, and public health. It maintains strong ties with Western Canada's energy and tech sectors.

#6

University of Alberta

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	6
2024	5
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$573,149
FY2023 ($000)	$620,850
% Change (2023-2024)	-7.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$284.90
per Graduate ($000)	$69.00

Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, this institution is a premier center for energy, artificial intelligence, and northern studies research. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities and robust partnerships with industry leaders.

#7

University of Ottawa

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	7
2024	7
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$512,642
FY2023 ($000)	$494,587
% Change (2023-2024)	3.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$386.90
per Graduate ($000)	$59.20

Situated in Canada's capital, uOttawa is the world's largest bilingual university and a major hub for public law, health innovation, and telecommunications research. Its strategic location facilitates close collaboration with federal research councils.

#8

Université Laval

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	8
2024	8
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$471,223
FY2023 ($000)	$472,110
% Change (2023-2024)	-0.2
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$289.30
per Graduate ($000)	$36.80

Situated in Quebec City, Laval is North America's oldest French-language institution of higher education and a leader in optics, photonics, and forestry research. It combines deep historical roots with cutting-edge scientific laboratories.

#9

McMaster University

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	9
2024	9
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$423,218
FY2023 ($000)	$465,984
% Change (2023-2024)	-9.2
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$430.10
per Graduate ($000)	$74.30

Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster is globally famous for pioneering the problem-based learning method in medical education. Its health sciences research and advanced manufacturing institutes drive massive economic and technological impact.

#10

University of Saskatchewan

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	10
2024	12
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$309,403
FY2023 ($000)	$229,900
% Change (2023-2024)	34.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$319.60
per Graduate ($000)	$85.30

Located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, USask is renowned for world-class facilities like the Canadian Light Source synchrotron and global food security research. It stands at the forefront of agricultural and vaccine innovation.

#11

Université de Sherbrooke

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	11
2024	11
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$285,947
FY2023 ($000)	$240,337
% Change (2023-2024)	19.0
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$217.30
per Graduate ($000)	$26.00

Located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, this institution is a pioneer in technological innovation, micro-nanotechnology, and collaborative pedagogy. It maintains strong regional partnerships that commercialize high-tech research breakthroughs.

#12

Western University

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	12
2024	10
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$284,645
FY2023 ($000)	$281,473
% Change (2023-2024)	1.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$171.80
per Graduate ($000)	$38.60

Located in London, Ontario, Western is internationally acclaimed for its leadership in neuroscience, wind engineering, and business research via the Ivey Business School. It combines a vibrant campus culture with intensive scholarly output.

#13

University of Manitoba

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	13
2024	14
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$246,438
FY2023 ($000)	$211,411
% Change (2023-2024)	16.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$142.70
per Graduate ($000)	$60.30

Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the UM is the province's primary research institution, recognized globally for infectious disease research, agricultural sciences, and Arctic systems. Its discoveries significantly impact global health and food security.

#14

Dalhousie University

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	14
2024	16
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$213,193
FY2023 ($000)	$188,779
% Change (2023-2024)	12.9
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$167.30
per Graduate ($000)	$49.80

Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie is Atlantic Canada's leading research university with exceptional strengths in oceanography, marine biology, and health sciences. It plays a pivotal role in the region's marine and coastal research initiatives.

#15

University of Waterloo

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	15
2024	13
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$198,471
FY2023 ($000)	$224,345
% Change (2023-2024)	-11.5
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$160.60
per Graduate ($000)	$32.40

Based in Waterloo, Ontario, this university is a global epicentre for computer science, mathematics, and quantum computing research. Its unique co-operative education model fuels a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

#16

Queen's University

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	16
2024	15
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$188,510
FY2023 ($000)	$210,404
% Change (2023-2024)	-10.4
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$213.20
per Graduate ($000)	$29.50

Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen's is celebrated for its excellence in particle astrophysics, cancer research, and legal scholarship. It provides a tight-knit academic community paired with world-class research facilities like SNOLAB.

#17

University of Guelph

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	17
2024	17
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$175,535
FY2023 ($000)	$186,211
% Change (2023-2024)	-5.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$212.50
per Graduate ($000)	$56.00

Located in Guelph, Ontario, the university is globally renowned as Canada's food university, leading in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, and environmental stewardship. It drives innovation from farm to fork.

#18

University of Victoria

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	18
2024	20
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$168,000
FY2023 ($000)	$139,669
% Change (2023-2024)	20.3
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$215.90
per Graduate ($000)	$52.80

Situated in Victoria, British Columbia, UVic is a leader in ocean sciences, environmental sustainability, and Indigenous research. Its coastal location supports unique marine and climate observation networks.

#19

Simon Fraser University

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	19
2024	18
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$158,690
FY2023 ($000)	$150,179
% Change (2023-2024)	5.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$171.00
per Graduate ($000)	$35.20

Located in Burnaby, BC, SFU is known for dynamic engagement in interactive arts and technology, sustainability, and social sciences. It consistently ranks as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities.

#20

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Medical Tier

Rank
2025	20
2024	19
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$143,680
FY2023 ($000)	$142,847
% Change (2023-2024)	0.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$149.80
per Graduate ($000)	$30.50

Based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, MUN excels in marine engineering, ocean mapping, and fisheries research. It serves as an essential anchor for the economic and cultural development of Atlantic Canada.

#21

York University

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	21
2024	22
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$119,658
FY2023 ($000)	$120,473
% Change (2023-2024)	-0.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$83.10
per Graduate ($000)	$19.10

Based in Toronto, Ontario, York is a comprehensive institution known for impactful research in social justice, space engineering, and business. It fosters diverse, multidisciplinary approaches to complex global challenges.

#22

Université du Québec à Montréal

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	22
2024	24
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$119,612
FY2023 ($000)	$107,645
% Change (2023-2024)	11.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$101.50
per Graduate ($000)	$14.00

Situated in Montreal's vibrant downtown, UQAM is a dynamic, public French-language university renowned for arts, communications, and social sciences. It plays a central role in the cultural and intellectual life of Quebec.

#23

Carleton University

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	23
2024	23
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$111,476
FY2023 ($000)	$113,531
% Change (2023-2024)	-1.8
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$123.70
per Graduate ($000)	$22.00

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Carleton is recognized for strength in public affairs, high-tech engineering, and journalism. Its campus bridges community engagement with national political and policy institutions.

#24

Concordia University

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	24
2024	21
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$107,218
FY2023 ($000)	$129,096
% Change (2023-2024)	-16.9
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$119.90
per Graduate ($000)	$14.50

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Concordia is a forward-thinking comprehensive university praised for digital arts, aerospace engineering, and community-driven research. It emphasizes next-generation experiential learning.

#25

Toronto Metropolitan University

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	25
2024	25
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$95,860
FY2023 ($000)	$91,237
% Change (2023-2024)	5.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$99.80
per Graduate ($000)	$33.20

Located in downtown Toronto, TMU excels in urban innovation, digital media, and biomedical engineering. It champions career-oriented education fused with active community-based research.

#26

Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Tier

Rank
2025	26
2024	26
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$77,007
FY2023 ($000)	$76,825
% Change (2023-2024)	0.2
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$478.30
per Graduate ($000)	$107.10

Headquartered in Quebec, INRS is a specialized graduate-level research and training university. It focuses entirely on fundamental and strategic scientific breakthroughs in water, energy, materials, and health.

#27

École de technologie supérieure

Tier

Rank
2025	27
2024	27
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$59,682
FY2023 ($000)	$54,385
% Change (2023-2024)	9.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$210.90
per Graduate ($000)	$19.20

Located in Montreal, ÉTS is a specialized engineering school affiliated with the Université du Québec network. It is famous for practical technology transfer and close collaboration with the manufacturing and tech industries.

#28

University of New Brunswick

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	28
2024	29
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$53,148
FY2023 ($000)	$50,750
% Change (2023-2024)	4.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$106.70
per Graduate ($000)	$25.40

Operating campuses in Fredericton and Saint John, UNB is one of Canada's oldest public universities with strong research contributions in cybersecurity, wood science, and ocean mapping.

#29

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	29
2024	28
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$49,534
FY2023 ($000)	$53,901
% Change (2023-2024)	-8.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$103.40
per Graduate ($000)	$13.60

Located in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, UQTR specializes in pulp and paper research, human kinetics, and regional economic development. It serves as a vital intellectual hub for central Quebec.

#30

University of Windsor

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	30
2024	33
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$44,512
FY2023 ($000)	$32,485
% Change (2023-2024)	37.0
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$96.30
per Graduate ($000)	$7.50

Situated in Windsor, Ontario, the university is a key automotive, social work, and materials research center. Its unique border-adjacent location enables international binational research collaborations.

#31

University of Regina

Comprehensive Tier

Rank
2025	31
2024	30
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$40,341
FY2023 ($000)	$49,364
% Change (2023-2024)	-18.3
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$91.70
per Graduate ($000)	$16.40

Located in Regina, Saskatchewan, the university emphasizes energy transition, clean water, and social justice research. It fosters community-engaged scholarship across the prairie region.

#32

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	32
2024	32
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$39,890
FY2023 ($000)	$34,762
% Change (2023-2024)	14.8
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$147.20
per Graduate ($000)	$15.70

Located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, UQAC is an undergraduate and graduate institution specializing in aluminum metallurgy, cold regions studies, and regional arts.

#33

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	33
2024	31
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$39,884
FY2023 ($000)	$35,252
% Change (2023-2024)	13.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$166.90
per Graduate ($000)	$25.20

Situated on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, UQAR excels in maritime sciences, regional development, and northern ecosystems research. It is an internationally recognized leader in oceanographic studies.

#34

Ontario Tech University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	34
2024	37
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$28,337
FY2023 ($000)	$22,944
% Change (2023-2024)	23.5
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$113.80
per Graduate ($000)	$28.40

Located in Oshawa, Ontario, Ontario Tech focuses heavily on technology-driven research, clean energy, nuclear engineering, and automotive design. It applies digital innovation to solve practical societal problems.

#35

Lakehead University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	35
2024	35
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$28,118
FY2023 ($000)	$27,002
% Change (2023-2024)	4.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$86.00
per Graduate ($000)	$15.90

With campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead is celebrated for Northern studies, environmental sustainability, and boreal forest research. It prides itself on accessible, hands-on scientific discovery.

#36

Laurentian University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	36
2024	34
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$25,924
FY2023 ($000)	$31,439
% Change (2023-2024)	-17.5
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$117.80
per Graduate ($000)	$14.20

Located in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Laurentian is globally recognized for mineral exploration, mining engineering, and Indigenous education. Its campus sits within a unique multi-lake and mining innovation landscape.

#37

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	37
2024	36
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$25,688
FY2023 ($000)	$24,731
% Change (2023-2024)	3.9
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$162.60
per Graduate ($000)	$25.40

Located in northwestern Quebec, UQAT specializes in sustainable mining, boreal forest ecology, and native community development. It provides vital research backing for remote resource-rich regions.

#38

Wilfrid Laurier University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	38
2024	39
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$19,910
FY2023 ($000)	$18,974
% Change (2023-2024)	4.9
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$35.90
per Graduate ($000)	$8.80

Based in Waterloo and Brantford, Ontario, Laurier is known for leadership in cold regions research, music, and business leadership. It nurtures a community-focused academic environment.

#39

University of Northern British Columbia

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	39
2024	41
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$19,612
FY2023 ($000)	$17,710
% Change (2023-2024)	10.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$94.70
per Graduate ($000)	$28.80

Headquartered in Prince George, BC, UNBC is widely recognized as Canada's green university, specializing in northern health, environmental protection, and forestry. It delivers vital insights for circumpolar regions.

#40

University of Lethbridge

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	40
2024	38
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$18,893
FY2023 ($000)	$20,893
% Change (2023-2024)	-9.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$58.90
per Graduate ($000)	$26.50

Located in Lethbridge, Alberta, this comprehensive university excels in neuroscience, water resources, and arts research. Its striking campus architecture overlooks the historic Oldman River valley.

#41

Royal Military College of Canada

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	41
2024	43
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$18,808
FY2023 ($000)	$15,093
% Change (2023-2024)	24.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$96.00
per Graduate ($000)	$33.80

Situated in Kingston, Ontario, RMC is Canada's federal military university, educating officer cadets with strong research specializations in defense technology, space science, and military history.

#42

Brock University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	42
2024	40
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$17,778
FY2023 ($000)	$18,164
% Change (2023-2024)	-2.1
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$29.70
per Graduate ($000)	$10.10

Located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Brock is situated in the Niagara Peninsula, driving vital research in cool-climate oenology, child and youth studies, and biotechnology.

#43

Université de Moncton

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	43
2024	48
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$16,343
FY2023 ($000)	$13,226
% Change (2023-2024)	23.6
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$51.20
per Graduate ($000)	$23.50

Operating across three campuses in New Brunswick, uMoncton is the largest French-language university outside Quebec, focusing on Acadian culture, marine biology, and regional healthcare innovation.

#44

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	44
2024	45
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$15,363
FY2023 ($000)	$14,166
% Change (2023-2024)	8.4
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$61.20
per Graduate ($000)	$9.50

A French-language public university based in Gatineau, UQO offers undergraduate and graduate programs across fields including education, health sciences, social sciences, business and technology. It is an important research and educational institution serving the Outaouais region.

#45

Trent University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	45
2024	47
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$14,640
FY2023 ($000)	$14,119
% Change (2023-2024)	3.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$46.90
per Graduate ($000)	$11.90

Located in Peterborough, Ontario, Trent is celebrated for its distinctive collegiate system, pioneering Indigenous studies programs, and water quality research.

#46

Saint Mary's University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	46
2024	42
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$14,395
FY2023 ($000)	$16,294
% Change (2023-2024)	-11.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$54.50
per Graduate ($000)	$19.10

Located in Halifax, Saint Mary's University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly in business, arts and science. The university has a strong emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and international education.

#47

University of Winnipeg

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	47
2024	44
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$12,384
FY2023 ($000)	$15,070
% Change (2023-2024)	-17.8
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$41.00
per Graduate ($000)	$51.40

The University of Winnipeg is a downtown institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as arts, science, business and education. It is known for its accessible education, community engagement and emphasis on Indigenous learning and research.

#48

University of Prince Edward Island

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	48
2024	46
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$11,495
FY2023 ($000)	$14,137
% Change (2023-2024)	-18.7
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$40.50
per Graduate ($000)	$18.70

Situated in Charlottetown, PEI, UPEI is home to the Atlantic Veterinary College and leads regional research in veterinary medicine, island ecosystems, and climate adaptation.

#49

St. Francis Xavier University

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	49
2024	49
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$10,451
FY2023 ($000)	$10,892
% Change (2023-2024)	-4.0
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$38.70
per Graduate ($000)	$18.40

Located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, StFX is recognized for strong community-based development programs, Celtic studies, and aquatic resources research.

#50

Université TÉLUQ

Undergraduate Tier

Rank
2025	50
2024
Sponsored Research Income
FY2024 ($000)	$7,668
FY2023 ($000)
% Change (2023-2024)	3.5
Research Intensity
per Faculty ($000)	$68.50
per Graduate ($000)	$4.70

Université TÉLUQ is a French-language university specializing in online and distance education, providing flexible programs for students across Québec and beyond. It offers undergraduate and graduate studies in areas including business, communications, education, science and social sciences.