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‘Time’ magazine ranks Memorial University among top 300 universities  

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Time magazine ranked Memorial University 295 globally, 17 in Canada and No. 2 in Atlantic Canada.

The ranking recognizes academic capacity and performance, innovation and economic impact, and global engagement. 
 
The news magazine published its World’s Top Universities of 2026 list in late January and includes rankings of 500 academic institutions around the world. 

“The fact that Time’s rankings emphasize student success in research, innovation and leadership is proof that Memorial is on the right track,” said Dr Janet Morrison, president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University. “Student success, research intensity and an unwavering commitment to academic quality are at the centre of everything we do. 

“Our students and alumni are contributing to their communities and meeting the challenges of a changing world, because of their experiences at Memorial,” President Morrison continued. 
 
Time partnered with leading global data firm Statista to analyze data from more than 2,500 institutions worldwide with a focus on three key pillars of excellence in higher education. 

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