2024 Maclean's University Rankings: Nursing Programs

Do you want to become a nurse in Canada? Get your education at one of these top 20 schools for the best nursing programs.

Do you want to work in health care? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Then a career as a nurse may be right for you! To become a nurse in Canada, you’ll need to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing. But, how do you know which program is right for you? Luckily, Macleans released their rankings for Canada’s best nursing programs in 2024.

You can discover the top 20-ranking schools with nursing programs in Canada for 2024. These rankings are based on the school’s program and research reputation. Check out the 2024 methodology for Maclean’s best university programs in Canada for more information on how these rankings were decided.

This year the University of Alberta rose to the top of the list! We also saw two new schools break into the top 20: the University of Northern British Columbia and the University of New Brunswick.

Hopefully this list has expanded your options for nursing programs, but keep in mind that rankings aren’t everything. Make sure to consider other factors like scholarships, location, extracurriculars, and more when deciding where you want to go to school.