NSCAD University

NSCAD University ranks #5,292 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 46.47 out of 100. It ranks #78 nationally.

| Global Rank 5292 | Overall Score 46.47 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #78

Top North America #1,490

Top World #5,292

About NSCAD University

NSCAD University, situated in Canada, is dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in the arts. Students benefit from a vibrant artistic community that encourages collaboration and exploration. NSCAD's commitment to research and contemporary practices in art and design makes it a unique institution for aspiring artists. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

NSCAD University Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
46.47
Global Rank
#5,292
Regional Rank
#1,490
Country Rank
#78
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

NSCAD University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore NSCAD University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

48.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

50 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

47 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

45 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

42 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

44 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

46 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

43 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

41 / 100

Institutional Awards

40 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

42 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

44 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

44.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

45 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

46 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

43 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

42 / 100

Quality of Employment

44 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

44 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

45 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

44 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

43 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

42 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

43 / 100

International Student Support

44 / 100

International Students & Faculty

43 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

40 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

41 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

43.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

43 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

42 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

46 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

44 / 100

Research Output & Scale

45 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

44 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

42 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

45 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

45 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

45 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

46 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

47.5 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

44 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

44 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

45 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

45.5 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

44 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

46 / 100

Student Support Services

44 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

41 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

43 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

40.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

42 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

42.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

42 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

40 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

43 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

43 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

41.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

44 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

40 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

43 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

42 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

42 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

41 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

41.5 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

43 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

45 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

43 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

44 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

43.5 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

44 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

45 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

43 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

45.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

46 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

44.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

42 / 100

NSCAD University Historical Rankings

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Historical ranking data for NSCAD University

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1989 NA #7874
1990 NA #8023
1991 NA #7874
1992 NA #7874
1993 NA #8294
1994 NA #7874
1995 NA #7874
1996 NA #7874
1997 NA #7973
1998 NA #7874
1999 NA #7874
2000 NA #9522
2001 NA #9486
2002 NA #8928
2003 NA #9378
2004 NA #7969
2005 NA #8856
2006 NA #10035
2007 NA #9270
2008 NA #7922
2009 NA #8712
2010 NA #8190
2011 NA #9855
2012 NA #8634
2013 NA #9126
2014 NA #8617
2015 NA #7626
2016 NA #8485
2017 NA #8623
2018 NA #8623
2019 NA #6115
2020 NA #6084
2021 NA #6650
2022 NA #9097
2023 46 #5216
2024 45.86 #5216
2025 43.53 #5891
2026 43.53 #5891
2027 46.47 #5292

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