Carleton University ranked 18th in Canada, 311th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 14 research topics. Carleton University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 69,447 academic publications and 1,659,046 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 177 notable alumni.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 288th in the World with 35,898 publications made and 814,971 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Carleton University ranked 19th for Engineering in Canada and 385th in the World with 34,856 publications made and 851,674 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering.
Carleton University ranked 17th for Computer Science in Canada and 281st in the World with 33,359 publications made and 806,950 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
Carleton University ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Canada and 336th in the World with 30,303 publications made and 856,379 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Carleton University ranked 20th for Physics in Canada and 457th in the World with 29,875 publications made and 783,246 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 577th in the World with 28,098 publications made and 865,343 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Carleton University ranked 21st for Chemistry in Canada and 642nd in the World with 23,143 publications made and 667,497 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Carleton University ranked 22nd for Medicine in Canada and 641st in the World with 17,252 publications made and 571,061 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Psychology.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Mathematics in Canada and 292nd in the World with 16,284 publications made and 418,786 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 386th in the World with 14,081 publications made and 407,168 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Carleton University ranked 16th for Business in Canada and 267th in the World with 13,924 publications made and 310,340 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
Carleton University ranked 18th for Economics in Canada and 268th in the World with 9,588 publications made and 204,615 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 215th in the World with 8,081 publications made and 138,495 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.
