2025 University Rankings
For more than three decades, Maclean’s has collected the data and crunched the numbers to evaluate Canadian universities
MEDICAL DOCTORAL Category
University Rankings
Top Schools in the Medical Doctoral Category for 2025
These universities have a broad range of Ph.D. programs and research, as well as medical schools
University Rankings
Spotlight on McGill: Canada’s Top Medical Doctoral School
Strength in research and highly qualified faculty keep McGill in its top spot
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UNDERGRADUATE Category
Education
Top Schools in the Primarily Undergraduate Program for 2025
These universities are largely focused on undergraduate education, with relatively fewer graduate programs and graduate students
University Rankings
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
COMPREHENSIVE Category
Education
Top Schools in the Comprehensive Category for 2025
These universities have a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs
University Rankings
Spotlight on Simon Fraser University: Canada’s Top Comprehensive School
SFU leads the way in work-integrated learning and programming focused on sustainability
The Numbers Behind the Rankings
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Faculty Awards
Maclean’s tracks faculty achievement at winning national awards
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Library Acquisitions
This measure looks at the universities’ commitment to updating their library acquisitions
University Rankings
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Library Expenses
This measure looks at the universities’ commitment to funding their libraries
Education
Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Medical/Science Grants
Maclean’s tracks faculty success in securing grants from NSERC and CIHR
University Rankings
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
University Rankings
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 Scholarships and Bursaries
This measure looks at the universities’ commitment to funding scholarships and bursaries
University Rankings
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 Student Services
Maclean’s tracks the universities’ commitment to funding student services
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Canada’s Best Universities in 2025 by Student Awards
Maclean’s tracks student success at winning national awards
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 Total Research Dollars
Maclean’s tracks total funding available to faculty from sponsored research
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Maclean’s University Rankings Methodology
How we collect the data and crunch the numbers to evaluate Canadian universities
