The University of Alberta ranked 4th in Canada, 68th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 173 research topics. The University of Alberta ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 239,592 academic publications and 7,994,234 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 248 notable alumni.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Biology in Canada and 57th in the World with 141,771 publications made and 5,536,998 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 112,893 publications made and 4,353,108 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 65th in the World with 111,651 publications made and 4,283,511 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 102,256 publications made and 3,356,486 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 59th in the World with 99,504 publications made and 3,138,465 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Physics in Canada and 70th in the World with 97,542 publications made and 3,235,330 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 48th in the World with 93,882 publications made and 3,189,420 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Alberta ranked 4th for Computer Science in Canada and 67th in the World with 86,600 publications made and 3,002,332 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 59,431 publications made and 2,294,655 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 46,321 publications made and 1,646,839 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 31,719 publications made and 1,026,943 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Alberta ranked 5th for Economics in Canada and 67th in the World with 24,928 publications made and 776,570 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 49th in the World with 16,070 publications made and 416,375 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.
