2025 Canadian Target Schools Ranking

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a ranking of Canadian target schools for finance recruitment, particularly for roles in Investment Banking (IBD) and other high finance positions:

1. Ivey Business School (Western University)
2. Queen's University (Smith School of Business)
3. University of Waterloo (AFM and other programs)
4. UBC Sauder School of Business
5. McGill University (Desautels Faculty of Management)
6. Wilfrid Laurier University
7. University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)
8. York University (Schulich School of Business)
9. McMaster University (DeGroote School of Business)
10. Concordia University (John Molson School of Business)
11. University of Ottawa (Telfer School of Management)
12. University of Alberta
13. University of Calgary (Haskayne School of Business)
14. University of Guelph

This ranking reflects schools that have demonstrated strong placement in high finance roles, with Ivey and Queen's consistently leading the pack due to their robust alumni networks and recruitment pipelines. Waterloo's AFM program is also notable for its rise in prominence, particularly in accounting and finance-related roles.

Sources: Canadian Target Schools Ranked By Detailed Global Placement Data, Canadian Target Schools Ranked By Detailed Global Placement Data, Here are the Target Undergraduate Schools in Canada, Here are the Target Undergraduate Schools in Canada