Lakehead University ranked 36th in Canada, 1241st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 131 research topics. Lakehead University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,200 academic publications and 343,352 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
Lakehead University ranked 32nd for Biology in Canada and 1272nd in the World with 7,505 publications made and 238,595 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Engineering in Canada and 1237th in the World with 7,353 publications made and 187,846 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Environmental Science in Canada and 1058th in the World with 7,304 publications made and 197,353 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Lakehead University ranked 36th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 1259th in the World with 7,118 publications made and 152,889 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Physics in Canada and 1270th in the World with 6,552 publications made and 176,558 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 1366th in the World with 5,803 publications made and 179,504 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Lakehead University ranked 36th for Computer Science in Canada and 1167th in the World with 5,631 publications made and 131,881 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
Lakehead University ranked 35th for Medicine in Canada and 1428th in the World with 4,395 publications made and 116,047 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
Lakehead University ranked 33rd for Psychology in Canada and 1170th in the World with 3,516 publications made and 81,189 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Lakehead University ranked 34th for Business in Canada and 1067th in the World with 2,973 publications made and 72,218 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Lakehead University ranked 35th for Mathematics in Canada and 1236th in the World with 2,900 publications made and 66,761 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 1130th in the World with 2,127 publications made and 39,940 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 1267th in the World with 1,270 publications made and 16,770 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.
