Ranking

MacLean’s ranking for undergraduate universities:

The MacLean’s ranking takes measure of the undergraduate experience and compares universities in 3 peer groupings. The universities in the Primarily Undergraduate category focus on undergraduate education, with relatively few graduate programs.

Mount Allison University:

This campus of extraordinary beauty was founded in 1839. Some of the advantages of choosing this university are:

• Graduate satisfaction:
  It ranks 1st among all Canadian universities in graduate satisfaction.
• Rhodes Scholars:
  It boasts of having graduated more Rhodes Scholars per capita than any other Canadian university.
• Excellent learning environment:
  It welcomes the international students, having more than 45 countries represented on campus. Mount Allison is situated in a safe, very friendly and essentially crime free and pollution free area of Canada. Thus, its graduates consistently rank Mount Allison as a great place to live and learn.
• Development of well-rounded, versatile students:
  Student government, leadership programs, residence life, volunteering and 140 clubs and societies seek to fulfill the University’s mission of development of the whole person preparing students for success and flexibility in the 21st century.

It is ranked as the number 1 university by MacLean’s. It supports personalized combinations of courses, offering a strong academic and extracurricular experience. It has been consistently ranked as one of the top two undergraduate Canadian universities for the last 18 years — unmatched for record of achievement. Mount Allison also received top rankings in the 2007 Globe & Mail University Report Card and The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).

Trent University:

• It is ranked as 1st in Canada as concerning grant of Scholarships and Bursaries.
• It is ranked as 1st in Ontario as concerning Medical Science and Research Funding.

Other advantages of studying at Trent:

• Students get educated from Award winning teachers at Trent.
• National Teaching awards: The community of 3M Teaching Fellows embodies the highest ideals of teaching excellence and scholarship. Trent boasts of many recipients of the 3M Teaching Fellowship.
• Provincial Teaching awards include:
  • Leadership in faculty teaching awards
  • Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence
• OCUFA Teaching Awards

This University is ranked 7th overall by MacLean’s.

It serves to provide an exceptional learning environment where students earn a respected degree. There is a focus on the individual student. Trent is also known for its supportive community environment and emphasis on global perspectives. By studying at Trent, you get the intellectual tools and social awareness to become a successful professional and an active citizen of the world.

Job Opportunities: More than 95% of Trent students get employed 6 months after graduation. Also, the graduates with majors in chemistry, biochemistry, physics and biology have 100% employment rates.

Trent received “A” grades by The Globe & Mail, National Report Card for “educational quality,” “faculty knowledge,” “teaching quality,” and “class size.”

Winnipeg University: Ranked as 8th best university by Macleans

High-quality undergraduate and graduate programs including several unique programs are offered by the Winnipeg University. Some unique programs include a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Global Studies, and a Master’s degree in Aboriginal Governance. In the June 2008 issue of Maclean’s Graduate Survey, Winnipeg University ranked UWinnipeg in the Top-10 of all Canadian universities. The Globe & Mail Report Card 2008 also backs this support by giving UWinnipeg an overall “A” grade.

From diverse programs and award-winning professors to unique research opportunities, this university offers you the best possible. Some other salient features include:

• Small class sizes,
• Personal attention,
• Accessible professors,
• Active student groups, and
• Cost-free supports to help you excel throughout your academic career.

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarships:
The University annually distributes 1.5 million dollars to new and returning students. Entrance scholarships range in value from 0 - ,000 each. The University also guarantees scholarships to students with an entrance average of 80% or higher. Nearly one-half of all entrants receive an award. The students are automatically considered if they apply for FALL admission, by March 1.

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Overall, the University alumni has 31 Rhodes Scholars within its distinguished membership.
The Alumni Family Entrance Scholarship is awarded on the basis of high school credits earned outside of Winnipeg. For being considered for this award, the student must have a parent or grandparent who is an alumnus of The University of Winnipeg, United or Wesley College.

International students become eligible to apply for a wide range of undergraduate awards and scholarships for continuing students, after completing 1 year (2 terms) at The University of Winnipeg.

Those international students can apply to the “International Student Bursary Program” for financial assistance, who have:

• Completed at least one term of study; and
• Demonstrated financial need

Brock University:

It is ranked as the 14th best university for undergraduate study, by Macleans. Also, it is the only Canadian university that is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Brock graduates have one of the highest employment rates of all Ontario universities i.e. 97.5%. It is also one of Canada’s top medium-size institutions in terms of quality of education, quality of teaching, and has most satisfied students.

There are various opportunities for social and academic growth of the students. A greater emphasis is laid on moderate class sizes in seminar settings. Thus, more students participate in the learning experience.

Brock Scholars Award

This scholarship is valued up to ,000 and is an automatic entrance scholarship -- the Brock Scholars Award. No separate application is required and is open to all incoming students from anywhere in the world!

MacLean’s ranking for Comprehensive Universities

The universities in the Comprehensive category have a significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees.

Simon Fraser:

It is lauded to be ‘The Best’ University by Macleans. It is also ranked amongst Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for almost 20 years, by respected national surveys. Simon Fraser University is named after a famous explorer and is well-known for its pioneering spirit.

Relaxed gathering spaces staffed with friendly advisors, such as Student Central, Arts Central and the Student Learning Commons, serve as one-stop information centers for new and returning students and visitors.

SFU’s flexible full-year trimester system and legendary work integrated learning (WIL) program helps the students take advantage of employment opportunities that hone their after-graduation-marketability. WIL Fraser, a friendly online character, helps students navigate regular updates about free career workshops, job postings, volunteer assignments and potential employers.

Campus housing is designed to meet the needs of first- and second-year students. It also caters to the needs of those with families. Thus, it becomes an inspirational place to live and study. Residence towers offer 727 fully furnished single rooms, each with its own fridge and high speed Internet connection, and a communal dining room with a meal plan.

Memorial University:

Unique among Canadian universities in that they offer online and distance education, media, design and production capabilities and teaching and learning support all under one roof. The combination of these skill sets allow them to offer the best possible service.

It’s a place where cutting edge technology and flexible programs combine to liberate the students' true potential. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada AND offers more than 100 degree programs to a student population of 17,000.

Students can expand their horizons at one of two campuses in St. John's, including the Marine Institute, or at the campus in Corner Brook, or in Harlow, England.

University of New Brunswick:

University of New Brunswick is one of the top five comprehensive universities in Canada as ranked by MacLean’s magazine, offering world-class programs while maintaining a small-university experience with a low student-to-faculty ratio.

They rank number one in the category for small class sizes. Offering full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts, science, business administration, computer science, nursing, engineering, education, forestry, law and kinesiology, as well as certificate and diplomas, University of New Brunswick’s programs will help you achieve your dreams.

This university boasts of lowest tuition costs possible.

University of New Brunswick provides scholarships for high school students ranging in value from 0 to ,000. However, scholarship is guaranteed to every student entering University of New Brunswick directly from high school with a scholarship average of 80 per cent or higher.