Dalhousie University ranked 14th in Canada, 233rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 229 research topics. Dalhousie University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 96,597 academic publications and 3,286,210 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 165 notable alumni.
Dalhousie University ranked 14th for Biology in Canada and 241st in the World with 57,437 publications made and 2,324,487 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Dalhousie University ranked 13th for Medicine in Canada and 189th in the World with 52,223 publications made and 1,981,186 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
Dalhousie University ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 226th in the World with 44,543 publications made and 1,437,425 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Dalhousie University ranked 15th for Chemistry in Canada and 307th in the World with 39,644 publications made and 1,624,157 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Dalhousie University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Canada and 188th in the World with 38,803 publications made and 1,420,869 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Dalhousie University ranked 16th for Engineering in Canada and 356th in the World with 35,203 publications made and 1,134,397 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Dalhousie University ranked 15th for Computer Science in Canada and 276th in the World with 35,067 publications made and 1,292,220 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Dalhousie University ranked 13th for Physics in Canada and 355th in the World with 32,483 publications made and 1,092,617 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Dalhousie University ranked 11th for Psychology in Canada and 160th in the World with 29,907 publications made and 1,187,241 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
Dalhousie University ranked 16th for Mathematics in Canada and 265th in the World with 16,958 publications made and 626,391 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Dalhousie University ranked 21st for Business in Canada and 321st in the World with 12,498 publications made and 387,327 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Dalhousie University ranked 14th for Economics in Canada and 227th in the World with 11,331 publications made and 355,180 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Dalhousie University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Canada and 247th in the World with 6,378 publications made and 163,878 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
