Laval University ranked 12th in Canada, 177th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. Laval University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 121,695 academic publications and 3,552,087 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 506 notable alumni.
Laval University ranked 10th for Biology in Canada and 181st in the World with 66,500 publications made and 2,673,252 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Laval University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 105th in the World with 58,358 publications made and 1,319,032 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Laval University ranked 11th for Medicine in Canada and 174th in the World with 52,729 publications made and 2,142,908 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Laval University ranked 12th for Chemistry in Canada and 208th in the World with 51,959 publications made and 2,025,947 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Laval University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Canada and 181st in the World with 42,246 publications made and 1,387,159 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Laval University ranked 12th for Engineering in Canada and 263rd in the World with 42,190 publications made and 1,331,301 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Laval University ranked 14th for Computer Science in Canada and 239th in the World with 37,917 publications made and 1,349,232 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Laval University ranked 12th for Physics in Canada and 305th in the World with 37,700 publications made and 1,148,735 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Laval University ranked 12th for Psychology in Canada and 177th in the World with 26,698 publications made and 1,067,733 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Laval University ranked 15th for Mathematics in Canada and 240th in the World with 18,148 publications made and 615,320 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
Laval University ranked 15th for Business in Canada and 233rd in the World with 13,866 publications made and 410,491 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Laval University ranked 15th for Economics in Canada and 237th in the World with 10,575 publications made and 279,516 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
Laval University ranked 16th for Art & Design in Canada and 233rd in the World with 7,270 publications made and 160,227 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.
