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MacEwan University ranked 56th in Canada, 2349th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 35 research topics. MacEwan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,089 academic publications and 23,183 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2349 of 14,131 In the World
#652 of 2,597 In North America
#56 of 101 In Canada
#5 of 12 In Alberta
#2 of 5 In Edmonton
#160 of 1,187 For Radio and Television broadcasting
#209 of 1,052 For Broadcast Journalism
#646 of 1,028 For Social Work
#3364 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1883 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 32 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

MacEwan University ranked 52nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 2290th in the World with 2,262 publications made and 16,208 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#52 of 91 In Canada
#569 of 1,819 In North America
#2290 of 7,020 In the World

MacEwan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 1 0
1992 2 3
1993 3 2
1994 2 0
1995 2 4
1996 2 4
1997 4 3
1998 1 5
1999 3 7
2000 5 12
2001 2 8
2002 2 9
2003 2 6
2004 8 15
2005 13 23
2006 18 35
2007 24 47
2008 39 81
2009 40 107
2010 43 214
2011 55 314
2012 67 368
2013 82 496
2014 110 645
2015 102 634
2016 117 841
2017 183 933
2018 211 1153
2019 237 1250
2020 226 1658
2021 270 2019
2022 168 2200
2023 198 2900

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Radio and Television broadcasting 10 94 160
Broadcast Journalism 14 108 209
Social Work 35 344 646
Media Studies 36 330 710
Criminology and Criminal Justice 37 403 765
Journalism and Digital Media 32 265 784
Communications and Public Relations 35 335 823
Law Enforcement 35 393 978
Gender Studies 42 496 1058
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 39 441 1247
Education Majors 46 489 1301
Public Policy / Administration 47 497 1446
Anthropology 52 522 1523
Sociology 50 537 1719
Art History 53 708 1747
Law 48 560 1833
Classics and Ancient History 45 621 1851
Aesthetics 52 542 1928
Political Science 51 566 1984
Linguistics 49 531 2301
Philosophy 52 526 2312
Library and Information science 60 838 2492
History 61 704 2773
Archaeology 61 687 3029
Demography 62 770 3271

Psychology rankings

MacEwan University ranked 45th for Psychology in Canada and 1702nd in the World with 1,370 publications made and 13,664 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#45 of 85 In Canada
#481 of 1,612 In North America
#1702 of 6,528 In the World

MacEwan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 1 0
1992 2 4
1993 1 2
1994 2 0
1995 2 6
1996 1 4
1997 4 4
1998 1 6
1999 3 5
2000 3 8
2001 2 5
2002 3 7
2003 1 8
2004 6 17
2005 12 24
2006 11 32
2007 23 52
2008 21 75
2009 24 104
2010 19 156
2011 34 244
2012 36 290
2013 44 360
2014 60 457
2015 65 477
2016 63 651
2017 119 702
2018 109 802
2019 160 954
2020 126 1165
2021 169 1452
2022 97 1549
2023 133 2053

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 35 344 646
Sexology 37 393 775
Child Psychology 38 402 1039
Social Psychology 41 389 1078
Clinical Psychology 39 411 1101
Education Majors 46 489 1301
Psychiatry 47 530 1934
Cognitive Science 49 472 1942
Neuroscience 47 542 2028

Biology rankings

MacEwan University ranked 60th for Biology in Canada and 3744th in the World with 1,321 publications made and 12,185 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#60 of 86 In Canada
#755 of 1,668 In North America
#3744 of 6,770 In the World

MacEwan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1995 1 3
1996 2 3
1997 2 0
1998 2 2
1999 2 3
2000 4 3
2001 0 3
2002 0 4
2003 0 4
2004 4 13
2005 2 12
2006 7 21
2007 14 33
2008 28 46
2009 24 66
2010 26 130
2011 34 174
2012 40 243
2013 45 342
2014 55 455
2015 67 461
2016 61 616
2017 110 748
2018 128 870
2019 154 1046
2020 135 1335
2021 170 1629
2022 95 1876
2023 102 2438

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrobiology 37 324 1223
Neuroscience 47 542 2028
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 57 589 2567
Evolutionary Biology 56 613 2669
Pharmacology 44 554 2886
Zoology 57 701 3017
Nanotechnology 54 541 3445
Paleontology 61 765 3634
Botany 60 739 3700
Biochemistry 57 814 4020
Genetics 60 880 4090
Agricultural Science 65 714 4104

Environmental Science rankings

MacEwan University ranked 63rd for Environmental Science in Canada and 3666th in the World with 1,293 publications made and 8,412 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#63 of 89 In Canada
#737 of 1,687 In North America
#3666 of 6,798 In the World

MacEwan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 2
1996 1 1
1997 2 1
1998 0 3
1999 1 0
2000 3 3
2001 1 7
2002 1 6
2003 0 5
2004 5 10
2005 2 12
2006 5 9
2007 13 24
2008 26 37
2009 17 39
2010 24 102
2011 25 148
2012 40 178
2013 48 293
2014 61 372
2015 55 379
2016 65 509
2017 105 624
2018 129 712
2019 150 848
2020 130 1101
2021 153 1401
2022 91 1590
2023 124 1930

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 52 463 2520
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 57 589 2567
Oceanography 58 527 2687
Environmental Management 58 515 3062
Earth science and Geophysics 55 599 3097
Geography and Cartography 63 706 3472
Ecology 63 710 3595
Geology 62 724 3628
Paleontology 61 765 3634
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 59 700 3882
Agricultural Science 65 714 4104

Computer Science rankings

MacEwan University ranked 59th for Computer Science in Canada and 3287th in the World with 1,264 publications made and 9,603 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#59 of 86 In Canada
#690 of 1,662 In North America
#3287 of 6,752 In the World

MacEwan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 3
1993 1 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 4
1996 1 2
1997 3 1
1998 1 3
1999 0 4
2000 2 3
2001 1 4
2002 3 9
2003 1 8
2004 5 15
2005 6 12
2006 9 30
2007 22 44
2008 27 68
2009 30 87
2010 18 144
2011 29 196
2012 36 242
2013 56 280
2014 64 388
2015 66 376
2016 65 548
2017 105 572
2018 109 703
2019 129 851
2020 133 1018
2021 134 1226
2022 91 1388
2023 96 1664

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Game Design and Development 28 188 659
Multimedia 35 347 1161
Cognitive Science 49 472 1942
Neuroscience 47 542 2028
Management Information Systems 56 535 2274
Library and Information science 60 838 2492
Computational Linguistics 50 461 2614
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 58 653 3309
Machine Learning 58 630 3396
Cyber Security 65 714 3520
Computer Networking 63 715 3526
Computer Vision 59 688 3661
Telecommunications 60 727 3909

Medicine rankings

MacEwan University ranked 53rd for Medicine in Canada and 2836th in the World with 1,190 publications made and 11,847 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#53 of 85 In Canada
#650 of 1,643 In North America
#2836 of 6,680 In the World

MacEwan University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 2
1993 2 2
1994 3 0
1995 0 5
1996 1 4
1997 4 3
1998 2 4
1999 2 5
2000 2 6
2001 1 5
2002 2 8
2003 1 6
2004 7 16
2005 12 18
2006 8 21
2007 18 35
2008 22 57
2009 16 86
2010 19 120
2011 23 185
2012 32 218
2013 32 293
2014 49 351
2015 52 386
2016 52 531
2017 103 575
2018 106 698
2019 121 784
2020 121 1016
2021 162 1338
2022 93 1533
2023 111 2137

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 35 344 646
Clinical Psychology 39 411 1101
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 45 538 1644
Health Science 44 595 1767
Nursing 50 569 1824
Psychiatry 47 530 1934
Healthcare Management (MHA) 54 596 2061
Gerontology 53 635 2138
Public Health 53 664 2719
Pharmacology 44 554 2886
Physical Therapy 63 775 3308
Pathology 55 731 3467
Anatomy and Physiology 58 831 3778
Surgery 63 934 4137
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 62 838 4154

Physics rankings

MacEwan University ranked 59th for Physics in Canada and 3776th in the World with 944 publications made and 7,739 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#59 of 84 In Canada
#724 of 1,569 In North America
#3776 of 6,603 In the World

MacEwan University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 2
1993 1 0
1994 1 0
1995 1 3
1996 2 2
1997 1 0
1998 0 2
1999 1 4
2000 4 1
2001 1 5
2002 1 8
2003 0 5
2004 5 9
2005 5 10
2006 4 9
2007 7 13
2008 15 29
2009 20 33
2010 17 63
2011 23 127
2012 40 155
2013 35 214
2014 33 273
2015 48 266
2016 47 355
2017 81 443
2018 79 462
2019 109 610
2020 94 864
2021 106 951
2022 78 1090
2023 80 1319

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrobiology 37 324 1223
Astrophysics and Astronomy 54 608 2731
Acoustical Engineering 56 632 3108
Nanotechnology 54 541 3445
Quantum and Particle physics 61 731 3759
Optical Engineering 61 798 4160
Materials Science 61 812 4410

Engineering rankings

MacEwan University ranked 63rd for Engineering in Canada and 4195th in the World with 928 publications made and 6,649 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#63 of 84 In Canada
#792 of 1,602 In North America
#4195 of 6,684 In the World

MacEwan University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 1
1993 1 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 4
1996 1 3
1997 1 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 4
2000 3 1
2001 1 4
2002 1 4
2003 0 3
2004 5 9
2005 2 5
2006 2 17
2007 8 27
2008 11 28
2009 19 33
2010 13 73
2011 15 106
2012 30 127
2013 31 175
2014 34 232
2015 43 247
2016 46 341
2017 82 406
2018 98 441
2019 109 556
2020 108 752
2021 106 964
2022 74 1082
2023 71 1376

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 56 632 3108
Nanotechnology 54 541 3445
Computer Networking 63 715 3526
Chemical Engineering 54 585 3773
Telecommunications 60 727 3909
Mechanical Engineering 63 784 4013
Optical Engineering 61 798 4160
Electrical Engineering 61 771 4293
Materials Science 61 812 4410
Metallurgical Engineering 61 852 4689

Business rankings

MacEwan University ranked 50th for Business in Canada and 2419th in the World with 807 publications made and 5,940 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#50 of 78 In Canada
#573 of 1,412 In North America
#2419 of 6,187 In the World

MacEwan University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 0 0
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 1 2
1996 1 2
1997 1 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 1
2000 2 4
2001 1 4
2002 1 4
2003 0 4
2004 3 6
2005 4 6
2006 3 12
2007 6 15
2008 11 27
2009 14 44
2010 13 62
2011 19 111
2012 25 128
2013 39 181
2014 44 204
2015 38 219
2016 48 292
2017 68 313
2018 60 392
2019 78 483
2020 91 640
2021 89 784
2022 62 881
2023 75 999

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Tax Law 26 235 610
Entrepreneurship 32 259 917
Advertising 39 437 1326
Public Policy / Administration 47 497 1446
Management Information Systems 56 535 2274
Accounting 51 607 2332
Management 51 552 2440
Marketing 52 608 2586
Finance 54 618 2668

Mathematics rankings

MacEwan University ranked 53rd for Mathematics in Canada and 2910th in the World with 702 publications made and 7,410 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#53 of 80 In Canada
#616 of 1,451 In North America
#2910 of 6,305 In the World

MacEwan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 2
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 2
1996 0 1
1997 3 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 2
2000 1 3
2001 1 4
2002 2 5
2003 2 4
2004 4 6
2005 8 9
2006 7 27
2007 9 31
2008 15 42
2009 15 48
2010 10 71
2011 21 137
2012 13 139
2013 26 185
2014 36 229
2015 42 207
2016 34 278
2017 51 283
2018 55 347
2019 74 448
2020 78 601
2021 68 708
2022 57 760
2023 61 945

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 47 632 1739
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 54 616 2722
Statistics 52 600 2964

Economics rankings

MacEwan University ranked 57th for Economics in Canada and 2526th in the World with 653 publications made and 4,459 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#57 of 83 In Canada
#647 of 1,400 In North America
#2526 of 5,995 In the World

MacEwan University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1995 1 1
1996 0 0
1997 2 0
1998 0 0
1999 2 1
2000 1 4
2001 0 3
2002 1 5
2003 2 4
2004 1 2
2005 6 5
2006 4 10
2007 6 12
2008 9 17
2009 13 32
2010 10 53
2011 14 59
2012 18 90
2013 27 135
2014 35 160
2015 33 152
2016 39 207
2017 39 229
2018 46 304
2019 61 373
2020 64 495
2021 76 597
2022 60 758
2023 77 878

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Development Studies 58 699 2589
Finance 54 618 2668
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 54 616 2722

Art & Design rankings

MacEwan University ranked 47th for Art & Design in Canada and 1709th in the World with 627 publications made and 2,950 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#47 of 83 In Canada
#480 of 1,404 In North America
#1709 of 5,720 In the World

MacEwan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 1 0
1992 2 0
1993 2 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 1
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 3
1999 0 4
2000 0 2
2001 2 2
2002 1 0
2003 1 1
2004 0 5
2005 6 3
2006 5 5
2007 10 18
2008 13 33
2009 8 32
2010 11 34
2011 15 82
2012 19 66
2013 18 94
2014 32 110
2015 31 123
2016 42 193
2017 44 188
2018 67 214
2019 58 240
2020 56 303
2021 87 383
2022 45 358
2023 46 490

The following table provides academic rankings for MacEwan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Game Design and Development 28 188 659
Cinematography 36 299 922
Singing and Vocal Performance 35 282 967
Photography 39 341 1149
Multimedia 35 347 1161
Creative Writing 47 441 1163
Art History 53 708 1747
Aesthetics 52 542 1928
Literature 52 581 1933
Fashion Design 48 484 1989

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for MacEwan University

Speciality Canada North America World Rank
Physical chemistry 56 625 3653
Organic Chemistry 59 780 4191
Chemistry 60 823 4305