Education
Paying For It
Discounted and Free Tuition Programs for Students in In-demand Fields
These grant and funding programs support students working in underserved areas across the country
Getting In
The New Ways Schools are Assessing Students
In the age of AI, schools are turning to these online platforms
Getting In
How I Got Into Western’s Ivey Business School
I didn’t apply in high school, so I really needed to stand out in my first two years of undergrad
Paying For It
How I Won the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
I started a non-profit to distribute glasses to people in need
Campus Life
How I Got a Job at Google
Sauder’s networking and internship opportunities led me to my dream job
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Medical Doctoral Universities for 2026
These universities have a broad range of Ph.D. programs and research, as well as medical schools
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Primarily Undergraduate Universities for 2026
Universities in this category specialize in undergraduate education and offer relatively few graduate programs
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Comprehensive Universities for 2026
Schools in this category offer
a wide range of undergraduate
and graduate programs,
including professional
degrees, and have a significant
amount of research activity
University Rankings
Maclean’s University Rankings Methodology
How we collect the data and crunch the numbers to evaluate Canadian universities
BEST PROGRAMS
Best Programs
Computer Science
Grads with knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data science are in high demand
Best Programs
Construction Technology
Grads with construction training will build homes and infrastructure
Best Programs
Health Sciences
Health sciences grads land high-paying jobs across the health-care sector
Best Programs
Fitness and Health Promotion
Government funding for preventive health care means the fitness industry is primed to grow
WE’RE IN PRINT!
Maclean’s education guides are the go-to resource for post-secondary education in Canada.
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How to Pay for School: A Parent–Student Guide to the Money Conversation
The acceptance letter is just the beginning. This parent–student guide breaks down the real cost of higher education and how families can approach funding it with confidence.
Fund Your Future: A 2026 Guide to Affording Post-Secondary
A practical guide to understanding the everyday costs of student life and building a realistic budget before classes begin.
Created for Yorkville University
Nation-Building Through Education
Yorkville University is Re-imagining Education in Canada
Created for TD Canada
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.
