Cape Breton University ranked 67th in Canada, 2744th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 28 research topics. Cape Breton University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,724 academic publications and 57,877 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
Cape Breton University ranked 53rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 2384th in the World with 1,867 publications made and 42,134 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Cape Breton University ranked 54th for Environmental Science in Canada and 3104th in the World with 1,379 publications made and 26,445 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Cape Breton University ranked 55th for Biology in Canada and 3563rd in the World with 1,235 publications made and 32,325 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Cape Breton University ranked 61st for Engineering in Canada and 3932nd in the World with 914 publications made and 17,814 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Cape Breton University ranked 56th for Medicine in Canada and 3254th in the World with 881 publications made and 26,501 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.
Cape Breton University ranked 56th for Physics in Canada and 3607th in the World with 873 publications made and 19,357 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Cape Breton University ranked 50th for Psychology in Canada and 2037th in the World with 857 publications made and 32,204 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Neuroscience.
Cape Breton University ranked 56th for Computer Science in Canada and 3294th in the World with 848 publications made and 26,346 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Cognitive Science.
Cape Breton University ranked 56th for Chemistry in Canada and 3881st in the World with 735 publications made and 16,069 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Cape Breton University ranked 53rd for Business in Canada and 2549th in the World with 641 publications made and 16,073 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems.
Cape Breton University ranked 56th for Economics in Canada and 2676th in the World with 561 publications made and 8,587 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Cape Breton University ranked 55th for Mathematics in Canada and 3164th in the World with 510 publications made and 16,725 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Cape Breton University ranked 58th for Art & Design in Canada and 2485th in the World with 404 publications made and 4,717 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.