The University of Ottawa ranked 11th in Canada, 171st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 59 research topics. The University of Ottawa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 144,783 academic publications and 4,711,655 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 184 notable alumni.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Biology in Canada and 159th in the World with 78,121 publications made and 3,286,557 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Medicine in Canada and 105th in the World with 77,592 publications made and 3,189,649 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
The University of Ottawa ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 76th in the World with 71,481 publications made and 2,357,137 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Ottawa ranked 10th for Computer Science in Canada and 124th in the World with 56,740 publications made and 2,079,469 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Chemistry in Canada and 185th in the World with 54,880 publications made and 2,555,940 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Engineering in Canada and 193rd in the World with 51,605 publications made and 1,532,404 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Ottawa ranked 11th for Physics in Canada and 215th in the World with 46,975 publications made and 1,517,513 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Psychology in Canada and 94th in the World with 45,409 publications made and 1,852,171 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Ottawa ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Canada and 181st in the World with 44,197 publications made and 1,486,082 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Mathematics in Canada and 112th in the World with 30,252 publications made and 1,096,196 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Business in Canada and 109th in the World with 21,622 publications made and 653,435 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Ottawa ranked 8th for Economics in Canada and 95th in the World with 18,505 publications made and 630,170 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Ottawa ranked 11th for Art & Design in Canada and 136th in the World with 10,373 publications made and 187,349 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
