January Intake in Canada
1,129 programs in Canada list a dated January start that is still ahead — 252 bachelor's, 263 master's, 117 PhD. The start month next to each program comes from its own listing, and only future dates are shown. Universities do move dates, so confirm on the program page before you plan around one.
By subject
Programs starting in January
The most-viewed 30 of 1,129 — browse a subject above for the rest.
- Master in Business Administration (Accelerated)Athabasca University · Master'sJan 2027
- Artificial Intelligence with Machine LearningHumber CollegeJan 2027
- Master in Computer ScienceUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- Practical Nursing DiplomaOkanagan CollegeJan 2027
- Master in ManagementUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Nursing (Generalist)Athabasca University · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Business AdministrationAthabasca University · Master'sJan 2027
- Bachelor in Interior Design OnlineYorkville University · Bachelor'sJan 2027
- Aviation DiplomaMount Royal UniversityJan 2027
- Business Administration - Supply Chain ManagementBow Valley CollegeJan 2027
- PhD in SociologyUniversity of Windsor · PhDJan 2027
- Addictions and Mental HealthHumber CollegeJan 2027
- Master in AccountancyBrock University · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Civil EngineeringUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Health StudiesAthabasca University · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in EconomicsUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- BiotechnologyHumber CollegeJan 2027
- PhD in Geological SciencesUniversity of Saskatchewan · PhDJan 2027
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and DiplomasNiagara College, WellandJan 2027
- Arboriculture (Co-op)Fleming CollegeJan 2027
- Business Insights and AnalyticsHumber CollegeJan 2027
- Bachelor in Management (Accounting Emphasis)Concordia University of Edmonton · Bachelor'sJan 2027
- Artificial IntelligenceFleming CollegeJan 2028
- Bachelor in Biological SciencesUniversity of Windsor · Bachelor'sJan 2027
- Diploma in Cultural Resource ManagementUniversity of VictoriaJan 2027
- Master in Kinesiology / Sport Management and LeadershipUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Business Administration - Professional Accounting SpecializationUniversity of Windsor · Master'sJan 2027
- Master in Actuarial SciencesLaval University, Quebec City · Master'sJan 2027
- Bachelor in BioengineeringMcGill University · Bachelor'sJan 2027
- Diploma in Canadian StudiesUniversity of VictoriaJan 2027
Universities with the most January starts
- Laval University, Quebec City (543)
- University of Windsor (112)
- Seneca College (84)
- Canadore College (61)
- Polytechnique Montréal (51)
- Seneca Polytechnic (41)
- Okanagan College (31)
- Conestoga College (29)
Common questions
Which universities in Canada accept students for January?
Laval University, Quebec City, University of Windsor, Seneca College, Canadore College, Polytechnique Montréal currently list the most January-start programs on Global Admissions. In total 1,129 programs in Canada carry a dated January start that hasn't passed yet. Each listing shows its own intake dates — always confirm the cycle on the program page before applying.
Is a January intake worth it in Canada?
A January start means you graduate mid-year and often face a smaller applicant pool, but scholarship cycles and some services run on the September calendar. If you missed the autumn deadline, January is usually faster than waiting a full year — check each program's deadline since many close in October or November.
Are these dates verified?
Every program here has a specific, dated January start stored from its listing, and only future dates are shown. Universities move dates, so treat the program page — and the university's own site linked from it — as the final word.
Prefer to talk it through?
An admissions advisor can shortlist programs that fit your budget, profile, and timeline. Most students hear back the same day.