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2 Canadian universities beat McGill in another global ranking and it's getting embarrassing

A new ranking of the best universities in the world has dropped, and Montreal's supposed "Harvard of the North" has found itself trailing behind its biggest competitors. Sound familiar? It should if you've been following university ranking-related news lately.

According to the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, released by global higher education experts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) on December 10, two Canadian universities have secured spots among the top 10 best in the world when it comes to "tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social, and governance challenges."

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5 Canadian destinations were ranked among the best cities in the world for students

Canada is known for its stunning landscapes, friendly people and vast wildlife, and now, it can add student friendly to the list.

Not one, not two but five Canadian cities were recently ranked among the best cities in the world for students, with one spot making the top 10.

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This Montreal university ranked among the best schools in the world

A university in the heart of Montreal was recently ranked among the best schools in the world, and it's all thanks to its sustainable choices.

Time's Higher Education dropped its 2024 ranking of the top universities pursuing sustainable development goals in 2024, and a handful of Canadian institutions managed to make the cut.

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McGill University placed in the top 30 of a prestigious 2025 global ranking ​

As universities worldwide hustle to sharpen their academic elbows, McGill University has nudged itself into a commendable spot on the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Not quite the crown, but hey, not everyone can be MIT, which continues to lounge comfortably at number one for the 13th year running.

This year's list from Quacquarelli Symonds was more crowded than a freshman lecture hall, featuring over 1,500 institutions. McGill managed to secure 29th place globally, up one place and no small feat, considering it keeps company with the likes of the University of Toronto, which snagged the 25th spot (down from 21).

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The Best Countries In The World For Education Were Ranked & Canada Made The Top 5

The best countries in the world for education were ranked and Canada has much to be proud of.

U.S. News & World Report listed the top countries with the strongest educational infrastructure in 2023 and Canada managed to make the top five.

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The Best Universities In Canada Were Ranked & These Schools Beat McGill

Maclean's ranked the best universities in Canada by reputation and a handful of Quebec schools made the list, but none of them managed to secure a top three spot, not even McGill University.

Maclean's, a Canadian news publication that covers topics about Canadian politics, popular culture, and current events, released its 2024 list of Canada's Best Universities by Reputation. Maclean's surveyed faculty, senior administrators and business leaders across Canada regarding their views on quality and innovation at Canadian unis to determine the list.

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A Ranking Of The Best Universities In The World Dropped & These Canadian Schools Made The Cut

A new ranking of the best universities in the world was released earlier this month, and in addition to a number of Quebec institutions shining through, nearly 20 other Canadian universities managed to make the cut.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking, dropped its 2023 university ranking, showcasing the best schools across the globe. The publication first began back in 2003, and with two decades worth of rankings under its belt, the Shanghai Ranking is now among the most well-known university rankings alongside Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education.

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Montreal's University Frosh Week: Here's How Not To Be A D*ck When It's Happening

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16 Of The Most Interesting Courses At Montreal Universities This Academic Year

While mastering TikTok dances and crafting the perfect sourdough could snag you some serious social media cred, Montreal universities are here to remind us there's more to learning than viral trends. Fortunately, the line-up of UQAM, UdeM, Concordia and McGill features unconventional courses that'll give your endless scroll sessions a run for their money.

From breaking down the cultural behemoth of Bollywood to understanding the societal intricacies of death (without the existential dread), these offerings are a far cry from your run-of-the-mill lecture hall snoozers. As students frantically hunt for the perfect elective to round out their semester — or just a class that promises some solid party anecdotes — here's a selection that could have you revisiting your course cart.

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A New Ranking Of The Best Universities In The World Is Out & Canada Is Slipping

In the ongoing competition for academic prestige, Montreal universities are grappling with an unprecedented challenge.

A surprising upheaval in this year's Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) sees local institutions — and the Canadian higher education system at large — grappling with a downward slide from their previous pinnacle of excellence.

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A McGill University Student Newspaper Is Removing 'McGill' From Its Name

A McGill University student newspaper is scrubbing the school's founder from its name. Known as The McGill Tribune since 1981, the outlet will now publish simply as The Tribune. The editorial team is calling on the university to follow its lead.

"It was a gradual decision discussed over the course of the year internally, as the board editorialized on issues related to the university’s colonial practices and issues of systemic racism," Editor-in-Chief Madison McLauchlan told MTL Blog.

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3 Canadian Cities Ranked Among The Best In The World For Students

A recent ranking of the best cities in the world for studying abroad highlighted three Canadian cities in the top 20 — with Montreal proudly sitting in the number one spot.

Helpful Professor, an online higher education resource for students across the globe, conducted a study into the best cities in the world to study in. The report measured seven factors, all scored out of 10 points — quantity and quality of universities, international student population, local cost of living, safety, friendliness, and freedom — to determine its list.

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