McGill University ranked 3rd in Canada, 42nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 188 research topics. McGill University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 255,621 academic publications and 10,090,338 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 818 notable alumni.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Biology in Canada and 38th in the World with 156,318 publications made and 7,302,640 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Canada and 39th in the World with 134,222 publications made and 6,126,605 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 116,690 publications made and 5,369,082 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 42nd in the World with 104,613 publications made and 3,717,027 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Canada and 40th in the World with 104,047 publications made and 4,410,907 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Canada and 64th in the World with 98,307 publications made and 3,654,880 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 94,972 publications made and 3,612,319 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 50th in the World with 83,492 publications made and 3,208,949 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 78,337 publications made and 3,646,475 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
McGill University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Canada and 49th in the World with 46,508 publications made and 1,840,338 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 68th in the World with 28,936 publications made and 1,007,105 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
McGill University ranked 4th for Economics in Canada and 62nd in the World with 24,247 publications made and 803,759 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 40th in the World with 18,115 publications made and 492,182 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.
