Carleton University ranked 20th in Canada, 340th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. Carleton University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,523 academic publications and 1,575,864 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 165 notable alumni.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 288th in the World with 34,970 publications made and 769,528 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Engineering in Canada and 372nd in the World with 34,122 publications made and 812,909 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering.
Carleton University ranked 15th for Computer Science in Canada and 276th in the World with 32,670 publications made and 771,939 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Carleton University ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Canada and 331st in the World with 29,562 publications made and 808,423 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Carleton University ranked 20th for Physics in Canada and 454th in the World with 29,247 publications made and 749,653 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Carleton University ranked 22nd for Biology in Canada and 573rd in the World with 27,426 publications made and 821,457 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Carleton University ranked 21st for Chemistry in Canada and 632nd in the World with 22,677 publications made and 637,375 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Carleton University ranked 22nd for Medicine in Canada and 642nd in the World with 16,722 publications made and 540,285 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Mathematics in Canada and 286th in the World with 16,051 publications made and 400,540 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
Carleton University ranked 20th for Psychology in Canada and 377th in the World with 13,691 publications made and 385,509 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Carleton University ranked 16th for Business in Canada and 264th in the World with 13,664 publications made and 294,961 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Economics in Canada and 264th in the World with 9,414 publications made and 193,114 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Carleton University ranked 14th for Art & Design in Canada and 213th in the World with 7,922 publications made and 130,261 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
