Universities in Canada are established and operate under provincial and territorial government charters, directed by First Nations bands,[a] or by federal legislation.
[1] As of 2023[update], there are over 100 universities in Canada, offering education in English and French.
[2] Most French-speaking universities are located in Quebec, though several institutions outside the province are either francophone or bilingual.
[3] Programs are offered to graduating high school students through choice; however, students must maintain specific entering averages, which generally range from 65 to 85%, depending on criteria set by the chosen university.
[4] There are many public universities in Canada that are authorized to issue degrees.