November 8, 2007

For the third year in a row, Maclean’s magazine has ranked UNBC thebest small university in western Canada. UNBC is fourth in the“Primarily Undergraduate” category, matching its best-ever rating. Thethree universities that placed higher than UNBC are all located inAtlantic Canada and each is more than 150 years old.

In arriving at its rating for each university, Maclean’s measuresthirteen factors within broad categories: students and classes,faculty, research and operating funding, student support, the Library,and the institution’s reputation. Following its success in being namedone of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year for 2007, UNBC placedfirst among small universities nationwide for its ability to attractresearch funding. A total of 21 small universities in Canada areincluded in the ranking.

“We have terrific faculty, fantastic students, great relationships withcommunities throughout the North, and a wonderful environment forteaching and research. It’s no wonder UNBC continues to perform well inMaclean’s,” says UNBC President Don Cozzetto. “All those associatedwith UNBC should take pride in this accomplishment.”

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UNBC first participated in the Maclean’s magazine ranking in 1998, when it debuted in 9th place.

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Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622
Jacqueline Segal, Media Relations, Maclean’s Magazine – 416.764.4125