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Thompson Rivers University ranked 55th in Canada, 2294th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. Thompson Rivers University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,298 academic publications and 47,418 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2294 of 14,131 In the World
#629 of 2,597 In North America
#55 of 101 In Canada
#6 of 16 In British Columbia
#426 of 1,011 For Publishing
#554 of 1,036 For Social Work
#651 of 1,018 For International Law
#5272 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1414 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 30 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 61st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 2966th in the World with 2,334 publications made and 29,854 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#61 of 91 In Canada
#689 of 1,852 In North America
#2966 of 7,081 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 1
1994 1 1
1995 0 1
1996 0 2
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 1 1
2000 1 7
2001 0 0
2002 1 3
2003 3 3
2004 4 0
2005 20 7
2006 33 9
2007 48 50
2008 60 105
2009 73 161
2010 66 219
2011 85 324
2012 87 424
2013 114 544
2014 107 710
2015 137 888
2016 142 1096
2017 146 1335
2018 143 1672
2019 189 2332
2020 181 2975
2021 177 4093
2022 183 4154
2023 190 4672
2024 133 3804

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Publishing 25 176 426
Social Work 31 284 554
International Law 27 231 651
Intellectual Property and Patent Law 31 262 824
Human Rights Law 35 287 916
Occupational Safety and Health 38 336 1015
Criminology and Criminal Justice 46 520 1116
Media Studies 50 547 1224
Gender Studies 47 546 1247
Education Majors 48 516 1536
Communications and Public Relations 51 562 1704
Public Policy / Administration 49 528 1723
Anthropology 56 573 1814
Art History 61 761 1932
Library and Information science 53 718 2101
Sociology 56 610 2121
Aesthetics 54 561 2122
Law 54 629 2238
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 56 712 2268
Demography 50 566 2400
Political Science 58 649 2498
Archaeology 53 561 2573
History 57 662 2689
Linguistics 58 681 3130
Philosophy 65 717 3212

Environmental Science rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 53rd for Environmental Science in Canada and 3094th in the World with 1,741 publications made and 30,383 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#53 of 90 In Canada
#586 of 1,721 In North America
#3094 of 6,876 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1999 1 3
2000 0 10
2001 0 10
2002 1 11
2003 2 14
2004 4 5
2005 14 10
2006 20 13
2007 26 53
2008 46 107
2009 43 158
2010 53 240
2011 54 260
2012 68 346
2013 98 482
2014 91 649
2015 112 767
2016 119 1044
2017 109 1254
2018 115 1575
2019 146 2118
2020 123 2788
2021 129 3677
2022 133 3768
2023 136 4115
2024 93 3586

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

Environmental Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Forestry 46 329 1843
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 54 581 2609
Ecology 53 516 2764
Environmental Management 53 443 2780
Oceanography 58 531 2781
Geography and Cartography 55 566 2922
Agricultural Science 54 489 3002
Geology 53 568 3015
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 55 529 3022
Environmental Chemistry 53 508 3024
Geotechnical Engineering 51 514 3064
Paleontology 53 614 3093
Earth science and Geophysics 59 640 3329

Biology rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 58th for Biology in Canada and 3659th in the World with 1,443 publications made and 25,728 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Neuroscience.

Biology ranking Location
#58 of 89 In Canada
#708 of 1,698 In North America
#3659 of 6,833 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 5
1994 0 7
1995 0 4
1996 0 6
1997 0 6
1998 0 7
1999 1 3
2000 0 9
2001 0 9
2002 0 12
2003 0 15
2004 1 6
2005 16 10
2006 21 16
2007 36 72
2008 41 127
2009 41 200
2010 45 275
2011 37 340
2012 46 395
2013 77 493
2014 64 636
2015 83 742
2016 88 981
2017 79 1147
2018 84 1437
2019 95 1784
2020 117 2439
2021 127 3260
2022 111 3347
2023 117 3532
2024 111 3138

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

Biology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Forestry 46 329 1843
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 54 581 2609
Zoology 52 622 2669
Evolutionary Biology 58 644 2818
Agricultural Science 54 489 3002
Microbiology 45 518 3067
Botany 54 572 3074
Paleontology 53 614 3093
Neuroscience 58 786 3141
Horticulture 53 527 3393
Nutrition and Food Science 51 532 3795
Genetics 57 771 3832
Biochemistry 56 751 3893

Computer Science rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 54th for Computer Science in Canada and 3098th in the World with 1,401 publications made and 23,378 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.

Computer Science ranking Location
#54 of 86 In Canada
#633 of 1,698 In North America
#3098 of 6,845 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2000 1 3
2001 0 3
2002 0 1
2003 0 4
2004 1 2
2005 8 4
2006 25 4
2007 31 37
2008 32 72
2009 37 101
2010 32 140
2011 38 186
2012 41 251
2013 61 286
2014 49 368
2015 71 456
2016 90 641
2017 88 816
2018 93 1119
2019 119 1581
2020 127 2059
2021 122 2864
2022 122 2913
2023 125 3099
2024 85 2519

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

Computer Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Data Science 44 425 1808
Library and Information science 53 718 2101
Management Information Systems 55 519 2319
Blockchain and Cryptography 48 377 2417
Cyber Security 49 487 2436
Software Engineering 50 504 2601
Machine Learning 49 460 2613
Cognitive Science 54 604 2669
Human-Computer Interaction 52 498 2785
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 51 528 2839
Computer Networking 58 592 3062
Neuroscience 58 786 3141
Computer Vision 57 616 3385
Telecommunications 56 606 3399

Engineering rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 61st for Engineering in Canada and 3948th in the World with 1,123 publications made and 17,008 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#61 of 86 In Canada
#718 of 1,651 In North America
#3948 of 6,782 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1994 1 4
1995 0 4
1996 0 2
1997 0 7
1998 0 5
1999 0 0
2000 0 5
2001 0 6
2002 0 6
2003 1 8
2004 1 3
2005 8 11
2006 14 9
2007 17 37
2008 36 63
2009 33 127
2010 27 172
2011 35 223
2012 31 267
2013 56 329
2014 48 406
2015 69 494
2016 62 605
2017 68 721
2018 74 1008
2019 98 1334
2020 118 1759
2021 99 2421
2022 92 2489
2023 83 2700
2024 50 2290

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

Engineering subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 52 498 2785
Computer Networking 58 592 3062
Geotechnical Engineering 51 514 3064
Acoustical Engineering 55 620 3117
Systems Engineering 56 602 3368
Telecommunications 56 606 3399
Civil Engineering 59 606 3438
Structural Engineering 55 662 3681
Mechanical Engineering 62 726 3838
Aerospace Engineering 61 762 3913
Optical Engineering 61 767 4098
Electrical Engineering 58 752 4311
Materials Science 59 784 4422
Metallurgical Engineering 62 853 4653

Medicine rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 59th for Medicine in Canada and 3560th in the World with 1,105 publications made and 15,786 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Health Science.

Medicine ranking Location
#59 of 85 In Canada
#790 of 1,685 In North America
#3560 of 6,775 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1994 1 0
1995 0 1
1996 0 4
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 7
2001 0 1
2002 0 0
2003 0 4
2004 1 0
2005 7 2
2006 19 8
2007 21 32
2008 23 84
2009 27 131
2010 36 150
2011 34 239
2012 29 277
2013 47 320
2014 48 424
2015 57 502
2016 46 591
2017 52 744
2018 72 859
2019 77 1114
2020 94 1628
2021 98 2293
2022 117 2337
2023 106 2650
2024 87 2160

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

Medicine subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 31 284 554
Gerontology 46 547 1743
Health Science 46 605 1888
Healthcare Management (MHA) 51 547 1964
Nursing 55 641 2196
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 52 638 2302
Public Health 52 599 2568
Clinical Psychology 61 809 2754
Family medicine 53 685 2783
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 56 707 3410
Physical Therapy 62 800 3426
Psychiatry 62 899 3510
Pathology 53 722 3550
Anatomy and Physiology 59 875 4098
Surgery 65 980 4382

Psychology rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 58th for Psychology in Canada and 2847th in the World with 1,050 publications made and 14,158 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#58 of 87 In Canada
#716 of 1,645 In North America
#2847 of 6,645 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 5
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 1
2004 1 0
2005 9 4
2006 20 0
2007 24 26
2008 20 54
2009 27 78
2010 24 95
2011 33 148
2012 33 245
2013 50 274
2014 37 349
2015 45 431
2016 56 538
2017 65 591
2018 61 752
2019 74 1008
2020 92 1389
2021 92 1875
2022 108 2000
2023 104 2077
2024 70 1729

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

Psychology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Work 31 284 554
Education Majors 48 516 1536
Social Psychology 60 699 2451
Child Psychology 60 809 2612
Cognitive Science 54 604 2669
Clinical Psychology 61 809 2754
Neuroscience 58 786 3141
Psychiatry 62 899 3510

Business rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 54th for Business in Canada and 2557th in the World with 992 publications made and 14,183 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#54 of 83 In Canada
#584 of 1,460 In North America
#2557 of 6,339 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 1 1
2001 0 0
2002 1 1
2003 0 1
2004 2 0
2005 7 3
2006 16 4
2007 17 9
2008 22 29
2009 20 40
2010 24 58
2011 35 108
2012 38 142
2013 35 174
2014 40 227
2015 54 344
2016 64 378
2017 77 499
2018 71 654
2019 85 948
2020 85 1261
2021 77 1774
2022 87 1819
2023 83 1964
2024 48 1575

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

Business subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 29 169 954
Occupational Safety and Health 38 336 1015
International Trade 37 321 1554
International Business 38 362 1662
Public Policy / Administration 49 528 1723
Advertising 43 513 1783
Accounting 47 573 2242
Finance 46 515 2255
Management Information Systems 55 519 2319
Marketing 53 579 2631
Management 60 672 3152

Physics rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 60th for Physics in Canada and 3855th in the World with 985 publications made and 14,825 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#60 of 86 In Canada
#730 of 1,617 In North America
#3855 of 6,713 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1994 1 1
1995 0 2
1996 0 3
1997 0 3
1998 0 4
1999 0 2
2000 0 2
2001 0 4
2002 0 6
2003 2 8
2004 1 4
2005 4 4
2006 19 11
2007 20 37
2008 31 71
2009 29 111
2010 28 144
2011 27 217
2012 36 245
2013 53 277
2014 41 334
2015 60 397
2016 45 493
2017 57 527
2018 64 754
2019 76 948
2020 103 1310
2021 86 1798
2022 74 1816
2023 75 2037
2024 52 1787

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

Physics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 55 620 3117
Astrophysics and Astronomy 61 746 3492
Quantum and Particle physics 59 729 3790
Optical Engineering 61 767 4098
Materials Science 59 784 4422

Mathematics rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 53rd for Mathematics in Canada and 2882nd in the World with 928 publications made and 13,694 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#53 of 81 In Canada
#595 of 1,491 In North America
#2882 of 6,418 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 6 4
2006 15 3
2007 14 21
2008 22 45
2009 25 76
2010 23 61
2011 31 89
2012 23 151
2013 42 179
2014 47 232
2015 47 298
2016 65 371
2017 63 496
2018 62 677
2019 74 942
2020 78 1218
2021 88 1722
2022 90 1773
2023 69 1867
2024 38 1237

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

Mathematics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 51 672 2066
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 47 488 2113
Blockchain and Cryptography 48 377 2417
Statistics 50 575 2884

Economics rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 48th for Economics in Canada and 2079th in the World with 918 publications made and 12,860 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.

Economics ranking Location
#48 of 83 In Canada
#520 of 1,438 In North America
#2079 of 6,167 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 1 3
2001 0 0
2002 1 0
2003 1 0
2004 3 0
2005 7 1
2006 17 1
2007 14 11
2008 23 42
2009 22 50
2010 33 74
2011 37 108
2012 39 167
2013 38 173
2014 43 258
2015 51 321
2016 65 359
2017 66 478
2018 67 562
2019 72 768
2020 72 1035
2021 72 1496
2022 56 1425
2023 77 1611
2024 35 1231

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

Economics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
International Trade 37 321 1554
Development Studies 46 511 1868
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 47 488 2113
Finance 46 515 2255

Art & Design rankings

Thompson Rivers University ranked 56th for Art & Design in Canada and 2372nd in the World with 473 publications made and 6,071 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.

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
#56 of 83 In Canada
#622 of 1,444 In North America
#2372 of 5,966 In the World

Thompson Rivers University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 1
2004 1 0
2005 2 1
2006 9 2
2007 10 8
2008 14 13
2009 20 28
2010 10 26
2011 17 55
2012 15 73
2013 24 74
2014 24 108
2015 37 128
2016 24 171
2017 28 204
2018 29 250
2019 42 386
2020 37 502
2021 48 757
2022 27 691
2023 33 712
2024 19 570

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

Art & Design subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Photography 35 222 653
Creative Writing 47 467 1317
Art History 61 761 1932
Literature 54 591 2085
Aesthetics 54 561 2122
Fashion Design 60 663 2871

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Thompson Rivers University

Speciality Canada North America World Rank
Physical chemistry 58 655 3871
Organic Chemistry 57 706 4003
Chemistry 58 771 4200