#1
University of OttawaOttawa
Nursing (4 years) – uOttawa's campus (French Immersion Stream is available)
Avg admit
97%required
Acceptance
5%
Competitiveness
High
High competition
Best Nursing Programs in Canada (2026)
Discover the best Nursing programs in Canada. Compare competitive averages, acceptance rates, and student ratings.
26 programs
26 programs
#2
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto
Nursing at TMU
Avg admit
92%required
Acceptance
22%
Competitiveness
High
High competition
#3
Western UniversityLondon
Nursing
Avg admit
91%required
Acceptance
26%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#4
Dalhousie UniversityHalifax
Nursing (BScN)
Avg admit
90%required
Acceptance
25%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#5
University of CalgaryCalgary
Nursing (Medicine Hat)
Avg admit
90%required
Acceptance
40%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#6
University of CalgaryCalgary
Nursing (year 1)
Avg admit
90%required
Acceptance
40%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#7
University of CalgaryCalgary
Nursing (year 2)
Avg admit
90%required
Acceptance
40%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#8
Queen's UniversityKingston
Nursing
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
38%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#9
York UniversityToronto
Nursing - Internationally Educated Nurses
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
38%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#10
York UniversityToronto
Nursing (Direct Entry) - BScN
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
38%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#11
University of CalgaryCalgary
Nursing (Indigenous Community Route)
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
40%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#12
University of CalgaryCalgary
Nursing (Rural Community Route)
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
40%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#13
York UniversityToronto
Nursing (Second-Degree Entry)
Avg admit
88%required
Acceptance
38%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#14
McMaster UniversityHamilton
Nursing I (McMaster University Site)
Avg admit
87%required
Acceptance
42%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#15
McMaster UniversityHamilton
Nursing I (Mohawk College Site)
Avg admit
87%required
Acceptance
42%
Competitiveness
Moderate
Moderate competition
#16
Brock UniversitySt. Catharines
Nursing
Avg admit
85%required
Acceptance
50%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#17
University of WindsorWindsor
Nursing
Avg admit
85%required
Acceptance
50%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#18
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto
Nursing at Centennial College
Avg admit
85%required
Acceptance
50%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#19
#20
University of British ColumbiaVancouver
Nursing (20 months - BSN for students with a prior degree)
Avg admit
84%required
Acceptance
55%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#21
Ontario Tech UniversityOshawa
Nursing
Avg admit
82%required
Acceptance
56%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#22
McGill UniversityMontreal
Nursing (B.Sc.(N.))
Avg admit
81%required
Acceptance
50%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#23
Trent UniversityPeterborough
Nursing
Avg admit
80%required
Acceptance
60%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#24
Laurentian UniversitySudbury
Nursing
Avg admit
75%required
Acceptance
70%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#25
Lakehead UniversityThunder Bay
Nursing (Thunder Bay)
Avg admit
75%required
Acceptance
70%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition
#26
Nipissing UniversityNorth Bay
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Avg admit
70%required
Acceptance
80%
Competitiveness
Low
Low competition