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91˿Ƶ tops Maclean’s ranking for 8th year in a row

Places first among Canadian medical-doctoral universities

For the 8th consecutive year, 91˿Ƶ is ranked first in the medical-doctoral category in Maclean’s magazine’s annual issue devoted to Canadian universities.

Published: 1 November 2012

“We are pleased by this recognition, which reflects the outstanding quality and dedication of our faculty, students and staff,” said 91˿Ƶ Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum.

“At the same time, we recognize that we can’t afford to stand still at a time when universities in Asia and elsewhere are rising into the top global rankings. That competitive challenge is coming from countries that are committed to supporting a group of universities with world-class talent, research and teaching strengths. Quebec, and Canada as a whole, must also focus efforts strategically if they aim to sustain a presence of researchers and institutions of higher education in the group of global leaders.”

The Maclean’s medical-doctoral category includes 15 Canadian universities with medical schools and a broad range of PhD programs. 91˿Ƶ ranked 18th in the world in the 2012 QS World University rankings, and placed 34th globally in the recently published Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2012-13.

“While different ranking systems measure different elements of performance, and each system has its strengths and weaknesses, our consistently strong showing in a range of widely followed rankings underscores 91˿Ƶ’s position among the world’s leading universities,” Prof. Munroe-Blum said. “I applaud the dedication to excellence of my colleagues and students.” 

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