Saint Mary's University's investments in students, faculty and programming have propelled the university to third in Canada for the 2023 Maclean's University Rankings undergraduate category. For the second successive year, Saint Mary's University is the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Nova Scotia.
"Saint Mary's University continues to excel, propelling the increased recognition of our institution's national and international prominence," says Saint Mary's University President Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray. "Our first-place ranking in student awards and second-place in scholarships and bursaries directly reflects our focused investments in student supports. While we recognize the significance of achieving our highest ever ranking, we will continue to focus on building the best undergraduate experience for our students."
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Over the past several years, Saint Mary's has climbed the rankings and maintained the fourth-place ranking for two consecutive years before finishing third this year.
Supporting students is a priority for Saint Mary's, and the university has invested significantly in scholarships, fellowships and bursaries over the past five years. Since 2018, the university has more than doubled its investment in student scholarships, fellowships and bursaries, rising from $6.8 million to $15.7 million. This unprecedented level of support has positioned the university as the top-ranked primarily undergraduate institution for student awards and second place for scholarships and bursaries. The university ranked second in library acquisitions, which includes an institution's commitment to updating its collection and digital access—the creation and distribution of knowledge that is the foundation of a university's purpose.
"At Saint Mary's, community is at the heart of all that we do," adds President Summerby-Murray. "We know success requires our entire community's time, talent, passion and commitment. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our Santamarian community—our students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors. We continue to rise and achieve excellence through your support and efforts."
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