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Maclean’s University Rankings
For more than three decades, Maclean’s has collected the data and crunched the numbers to evaluate Canadian universities. See our exclusive list of Canada’s top universities.
Education
My Journey from Sheridan College to Pixar
"My advice to students: keep grinding away and that will lead to success. If I can get here, anyone can."
PAYING FOR IT
My Budget as a University Student in Canada
Being a student can be expensive. Three undergrads share where the money goes.
PAYING FOR IT
How To Get a Free Trip
Global experience programs cover the costs for students to learn and work around the world
Student Tips
Education
How to Plan a Gap Year
Interest in gap years is increasing. Here’s how to make the most of a year "off"
Paying For It
How To Win a Big Scholarship
A strong vision, hard work and plenty of smarts are needed to impress scholarship juries. Here’s the inside story on how these students beat the odds
Paying for It
A Comprehensive Guide to Paying For University
The cost of a university education keeps going up. Between loans, grants and RESPs, here’s how families can make it work
Getting in
How To Stand Out on a University Application
It takes more than marks for schools to find the best and brightest
From Our Partners
Envisioning a World Without Waste—One Reusable At a Time
UBC Sauder School of Business has long been a launchpad for future innovators. Here’s how one alumna disrupted the waste sector and paved the way in innovation and sustainability with her solution, Resuables.
Your Student Budgeting Questions, Answered
Navigating student finances can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, you can make better informed decisions that can help secure your future.
Université de l’Ontario français Launches New Programs for Career Development and Making a Difference
Discover the latest programs at Université de l’Ontario français. New areas of study are designed to equip students with in-demand skills for thriving careers that make a difference.
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Education
Spotlight on Mount Allison University: Canada’s Top Primarily Undergraduate School
Small class sizes and dedicated professors make
Mount A the top choice for undergraduate education
Education
Spotlight on Simon Fraser University: Canada’s Top Comprehensive School
SFU leads the way in work-integrated learning and programming focused on sustainability
Education
Spotlight on McGill: Canada’s Top Medical Doctoral School
Strength in research and highly qualified faculty keep McGill in its top spot
Education
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Total Research Dollars
Maclean’s tracks total funding available to faculty from sponsored research
Education
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Student/Faculty Ratio
This measure reflects students’ access to professors
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Student Awards
Maclean’s tracks student success at winning national awards
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Student Services
Maclean’s tracks the universities’ commitment to funding student services
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Social Sciences and Humanities Grants
Maclean’s tracks faculty success in securing SSHRC research grants
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Scholarships and Bursaries
This measure looks at the universities’ commitment to funding scholarships and bursaries
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Operating Budget
This measure looks at the money available at each school for current expenses compared to the size of the student body
Education
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by National Reputational Ranking
The results of Maclean’s reputation survey, which assesses the universities on quality and innovation
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