15 Best universities for Earth science / Geoscience / Geophysics in Quebec State

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Quebec State ranked based on their research performance in Earth science and Geophysics. A graph of 513K citations received by 18.9K academic papers made by 15 universities in Quebec State was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. McGill University

For Earth science and Geophysics

#5 in Canada

#40 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 46%
Enrollment: 37,888
Founded: 1821

2. Laval University

For Earth science and Geophysics

#16 in Canada

#101 in North America

Enrollment: 45,000
Founded: 1852

3. University of Quebec in Montreal

For Earth science and Geophysics

#19 in Canada

#114 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 63%
Enrollment: 40,000
Founded: 1969

4. Concordia University

For Earth science and Geophysics

#23 in Canada

#142 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 44%
Founded: 1974

5. University of Montreal

For Earth science and Geophysics

#24 in Canada

#143 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Enrollment: 66,972
Founded: 1878

6. Polytechnic School of Montreal

For Earth science and Geophysics

#26 in Canada

#148 in North America

Enrollment: 9,476
Founded: 1873

7. University of Quebec at Chicoutimi

For Earth science and Geophysics

#29 in Canada

#180 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 6,000
Founded: 1969

8. University of Sherbrooke

For Earth science and Geophysics

#31 in Canada

#188 in North America

Enrollment: 40,000
Founded: 1954

9. University of Quebec in Rimouski

For Earth science and Geophysics

#36 in Canada

#216 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 5,000
Founded: 1969

10. School of Higher Technology - University of Quebec

For Earth science and Geophysics

#39 in Canada

#237 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 82%
Founded: 1974

11. University of Quebec, Abitibi-Temiscamingue

For Earth science and Geophysics

#46 in Canada

#320 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1970

12. University of Quebec, Trois-Rivieres

For Earth science and Geophysics

#47 in Canada

#323 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1969

13. University of Quebec

For Earth science and Geophysics

#52 in Canada

#466 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 64%
Founded: 1968

14. University of Quebec in Outaouais

For Earth science and Geophysics

#54 in Canada

#553 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 6,000
Founded: 1981

15. Bishop's University

For Earth science and Geophysics

#57 in Canada

#620 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Enrollment: 2,756
Founded: 1843

Closest to Quebec states to learn Earth science and Geophysics

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
New Brunswick	3	21
Ontario	18	3
Nova Scotia	5	10
Manitoba	3	17
Alberta	5	1
British Columbia	8	2

Environmental Science subfields in Quebec State

Agricultural Science15

Environmental Chemistry13

Environmental Engineering12

Environmental Management16

Geography and Cartography17

Geotechnical Engineering12

Hydrology and Water resources management3

Meteorology and Atmospheric Science16

Mining Engineering8

Petrology and Geochemistry13

Urban and Regional planning6

Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation13