McGill University ranked 3rd in Canada, 40th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 192 research topics. McGill University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 223,004 academic publications and 7,511,746 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 769 notable alumni.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Biology in Canada and 36th in the World with 140,045 publications made and 5,647,853 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Canada and 37th in the World with 119,476 publications made and 4,666,966 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Canada and 42nd in the World with 105,566 publications made and 4,215,293 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Canada and 36th in the World with 93,316 publications made and 3,342,263 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 38th in the World with 92,453 publications made and 2,697,034 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Canada and 65th in the World with 87,925 publications made and 2,798,128 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Physics in Canada and 65th in the World with 84,038 publications made and 2,665,814 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 46th in the World with 73,230 publications made and 2,372,126 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Canada and 22nd in the World with 70,991 publications made and 2,831,340 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Canada and 46th in the World with 43,146 publications made and 1,417,575 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 65th in the World with 26,146 publications made and 744,173 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Economics in Canada and 59th in the World with 21,717 publications made and 588,499 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 39th in the World with 16,015 publications made and 352,332 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.