Lakehead University ranked 35th in Canada, 1270th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 132 research topics. Lakehead University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,595 academic publications and 366,803 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
Lakehead University ranked 32nd for Biology in Canada and 1282nd in the World with 7,681 publications made and 254,270 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Engineering in Canada and 1246th in the World with 7,520 publications made and 200,609 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Environmental Science in Canada and 1067th in the World with 7,495 publications made and 210,048 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Lakehead University ranked 36th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 1274th in the World with 7,302 publications made and 160,571 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Physics in Canada and 1279th in the World with 6,687 publications made and 187,835 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Lakehead University ranked 31st for Chemistry in Canada and 1375th in the World with 5,926 publications made and 190,972 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Lakehead University ranked 36th for Computer Science in Canada and 1184th in the World with 5,794 publications made and 139,555 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
Lakehead University ranked 35th for Medicine in Canada and 1438th in the World with 4,513 publications made and 123,762 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
Lakehead University ranked 34th for Psychology in Canada and 1182nd in the World with 3,622 publications made and 84,774 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Lakehead University ranked 34th for Business in Canada and 1087th in the World with 3,043 publications made and 76,185 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Lakehead University ranked 35th for Mathematics in Canada and 1249th in the World with 2,953 publications made and 68,081 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Lakehead University ranked 34th for Economics in Canada and 1136th in the World with 2,169 publications made and 42,738 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Lakehead University ranked 39th for Art & Design in Canada and 1286th in the World with 1,297 publications made and 17,635 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.
