The University of Alberta ranked 4th in Canada, 64th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 177 research topics. The University of Alberta ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 233,302 academic publications and 7,552,530 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 234 notable alumni.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Biology in Canada and 57th in the World with 138,423 publications made and 5,245,204 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Chemistry in Canada and 62nd in the World with 110,653 publications made and 4,130,785 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Medicine in Canada and 64th in the World with 108,136 publications made and 4,036,573 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Engineering in Canada and 67th in the World with 100,176 publications made and 3,187,902 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 55th in the World with 97,124 publications made and 2,964,892 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Physics in Canada and 71st in the World with 95,582 publications made and 3,056,907 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Alberta ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Canada and 45th in the World with 91,872 publications made and 3,000,064 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Computer Science in Canada and 66th in the World with 84,697 publications made and 2,828,080 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Psychology in Canada and 55th in the World with 57,786 publications made and 2,188,115 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Mathematics in Canada and 58th in the World with 45,608 publications made and 1,568,819 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Alberta ranked 3rd for Business in Canada and 60th in the World with 31,183 publications made and 964,490 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Economics in Canada and 66th in the World with 24,383 publications made and 732,526 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Art & Design in Canada and 50th in the World with 15,740 publications made and 394,832 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.
