McGill University ranked 3rd in Canada, 35th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 186 research topics. McGill University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 262,817 academic publications and 10,611,002 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 855 notable alumni.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Biology in Canada and 38th in the World with 160,514 publications made and 7,672,805 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Canada and 41st in the World with 138,472 publications made and 6,450,631 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Canada and 44th in the World with 119,148 publications made and 5,629,272 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 43rd in the World with 107,334 publications made and 3,937,311 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Canada and 41st in the World with 106,765 publications made and 4,670,718 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Canada and 66th in the World with 100,278 publications made and 3,838,529 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Physics in Canada and 66th in the World with 96,884 publications made and 3,778,251 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
McGill University ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Canada and 53rd in the World with 85,411 publications made and 3,383,916 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Canada and 24th in the World with 80,666 publications made and 3,820,981 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Canada and 50th in the World with 47,338 publications made and 1,922,417 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
McGill University ranked 4th for Business in Canada and 71st in the World with 29,509 publications made and 1,056,603 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
McGill University ranked 4th for Economics in Canada and 63rd in the World with 24,815 publications made and 846,498 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Canada and 41st in the World with 18,491 publications made and 514,794 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.
