Laval University ranked 12th in Canada, 195th in the global 2025 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 118,154 academic publications and 3,362,309 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 479 notable alumni.
Laval University ranked 10th for Biology in Canada and 181st in the World with 64,668 publications made and 2,540,148 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 56,848 publications made and 1,248,912 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
Laval University ranked 12th for Chemistry in Canada and 209th in the World with 50,855 publications made and 1,934,346 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Laval University ranked 11th for Medicine in Canada and 172nd in the World with 50,820 publications made and 2,030,268 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Laval University ranked 12th for Engineering in Canada and 259th in the World with 41,275 publications made and 1,264,389 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Laval University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Canada and 179th in the World with 41,189 publications made and 1,305,163 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Laval University ranked 12th for Physics in Canada and 301st in the World with 36,878 publications made and 1,091,039 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Laval University ranked 14th for Computer Science in Canada and 239th in the World with 36,870 publications made and 1,276,336 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Laval University ranked 13th for Psychology in Canada and 178th in the World with 25,840 publications made and 1,015,642 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Laval University ranked 15th for Mathematics in Canada and 242nd in the World with 17,837 publications made and 589,569 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 13,608 publications made and 386,508 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Laval University ranked 15th for Economics in Canada and 235th in the World with 10,335 publications made and 262,689 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 226th in the World with 7,102 publications made and 151,000 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.
