For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary's University has been ranked third in the nation among the Best Primarily Undergraduate Universities in the annual Maclean’s university rankings.
The ranking also affirms Saint Mary’s position as the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Nova Scotia for the third year in a row.
"I am delighted that Saint Mary's University is again being recognized as a leading institution in our region and in Canada,” says Saint Mary's University President Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray. "We will continue to create the space for possibility for our students, offering our distinctive combination of access to world-class academics and research within an incredibly supportive and vibrant community.”
The university’s long-standing commitment to and investment in student support is also made clear in the rankings, with Saint Mary’s taking first place for scholarships and bursaries and tying for second place in student awards.
Other investments in the student experience include a refreshed Bachelor of Commerce program–the flagship degree of the Sobey School of Business–launched in Fall 2023; the creation of new healthcare data analytics and management programs, and the opening of the Sobey Inspiration Hub, a four-storey, 43,000-square-foot building designed to create a natural intersection for the business, academic and student communities.
Notably, Saint Mary’s ranked second in medical/science grants and fifth in social sciences & humanities grants; a reflection of the university’s rising prominence and recognition of its research strength. Saint Mary’s is now Nova Scotia's second-largest research university by research income.
"At Saint Mary's, we are inspired and motivated by a true sense of community," says President Summerby-Murray. "Our top-level ranking is a testament to the excellence, dedication and care of our faculty, staff, alumni and donors. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for all that you do for our students and community, and I know we will continue to distinguish ourselves as a leading institution.”
