U of S 10th in Maclean's rankings

Posted November 07, 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 7, 2005 2005-11-05-OTHER

U of S 10th in Maclean's rankings

The University of Saskatchewan has maintained a strong hold on this year's
Maclean's rankings according to the university survey released today placing
the U of S 10th out of 15 in the highest category of universities - the
medical doctoral category - for the second consecutive year.

The U of S was ranked higher than the universities of McMaster, Ottawa,
Dalhousie, Calgary and Manitoba.

The Maclean's survey ranks universities according to 24 specific indicators
such as size of the operating grant, numbers of international students,
class sizes and reputation. The differences between the top and bottom
scores in these indicators are very small.

This year the U of S improved in six categories including, faculty research
awards and first-year out of province students. Significant improvements
were also seen in the proportion of alumni who contribute to the university,
and social sciences and humanities grants.

The university stayed at the same ranking in 13 categories, holding on to
first place in the number of international students who graduate from the U
of S, and in 3rd and 4th year class sizes. It went down in five categories
including operating budget and library acquisitions.

University President Peter MacKinnon said: "It is a significant achievement
to be ranked in the top 10 of Canada's leading universities. Clearly, the
University's reputation has grown in recent years, this is due, in part, to
a strong strategic direction which is focusing efforts on academic
pre-eminence, international standards and staying true to our sense of
place."

"We recognize, however, that we still have some work to do and are
continually striving to improve upon our best efforts."
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For more information, please contact:

Peter MacKinnon, President
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6612