Dalhousie ranks third in Canada among mid‑sized universities in Maclean’s 2027 rankings

Maclean’s 2027 rankings, published Oct. 14, 2026, place Dalhousie third nationally in the mid‑sized category (10,000–30,000 full‑time equivalent students). The university is top in Canada on several indicators, including faculty awards, research impact, scholarships and reputation. It ranks second for student–faculty ratio, social sciences and humanities grants, and operating budget, and third for student awards. Maclean’s used an updated format this year that groups institutions by size.