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ICYMI: Ontario university ranks 26th globally, 1st in Canada in world ranking

Out of the thousands of institutions evaluated, only two Canadian universities managed to secure coveted spots within the top 50 best educational institutions on a global scale.
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The University of Toronto

As the new school year approaches, students across Canada are faced with the crucial decision of selecting the right university to attend.

Thankfully, the recently unveiled 2024 edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) presented by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy provides invaluable insights that could aid prospective students in making an informed choice.

The ARWU ranks world universities using six objective indicators: the number of alumni and staff who have won Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, the number of highly cited researchers recognized by Clarivate, the number of articles published in Nature and Science journals, the number of articles indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index within the Web of Science, and the per capita academic performance of a university. Each year, ARWU evaluates over 2,500 universities, publishing the top 1,000.

Out of the 1,000 institutions evaluated, a mere two Canadian universities have managed to secure coveted spots within the top 50 best educational institutions on a global scale.

Leading the Canadian contingent is the University of Toronto, which has secured the 26th position worldwide and stands as the foremost academic institution in the country.

The university garnered a total score of 39.6 out of 100, excelling particularly in fields such as psychology, medical technology, psychology, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Despite its noteworthy performance, the University of Toronto slipped two places from its previous rank in the 2023 ranking.

Not to be outdone, the University of British Columbia (UBC) emerges as the beacon of the West Coast educational landscape. Clinching the 47th spot on the global ranking, UBC solidifies its status as the second-best university in Canada.

Harvard University has once again secured the premier position, underscoring its unrivalled academic prowess. Following closely are stalwarts like Stanford and MIT, showcasing their unwavering commitment to excellence. The remaining slots in the top 10 are held by venerable institutions like Cambridge, Berkeley, Oxford, Princeton, Caltech, Columbia, and the University of Chicago. 

With this latest ranking shedding light on the educational landscape, students are better equipped than ever to make an educated decision regarding their higher education journey.