The university crunch
More students, not enough places: that's the challenge thousands of teenagers face as they begin to make their applications--and Ontario's double cohort is just part of the story. ANN DOWSETT JOHNSTON offers an insider's guide to the admissions game.
Medical Doctoral Winner | University of Toronto
Canada's premier research powerhouse is broadening its horizons while continuing to enhance the undergraduate experience.
Primarily Undergraduate Winner | St. Francis Xavier University
With an academic history that stretches back 149 years, this small institution in Antigonish, N.S., is in the midst of a major revival.
Comprehensive Winner | University of Guelph
What distinguishes Guelph is a strong sense of community and a pervasive belief that undergraduate learning is inextricably linked to research.
Ranking Methodology
The Maclean's ranking takes a measure of the undergraduate experience at Canada's public universities. ANN DOWSETT JOHNSTON and MARY DWYER explain the methodology behind the annual survey.
The Maclean's Directory
Every university in the Maclean's survey has a unique history, a distinct mission -- and its own particular strengths. The student numbers below refer to the 2001-2002 academic year.
Web resource guide
A compendium of education-related online resources.