The University of Ottawa ranked 11th in Canada, 172nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 60 research topics. The University of Ottawa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 149,938 academic publications and 5,038,997 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 193 notable alumni.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Medicine in Canada and 103rd in the World with 80,882 publications made and 3,433,023 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Biology in Canada and 161st in the World with 80,760 publications made and 3,516,823 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Ottawa ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 75th in the World with 73,818 publications made and 2,551,507 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 58,349 publications made and 2,254,865 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Ottawa ranked 8th for Chemistry in Canada and 182nd in the World with 56,266 publications made and 2,724,231 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 198th in the World with 52,865 publications made and 1,619,195 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 48,157 publications made and 1,645,298 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 90th in the World with 47,023 publications made and 1,992,579 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Ottawa ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Canada and 180th in the World with 45,406 publications made and 1,595,939 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Ottawa ranked 9th for Mathematics in Canada and 113th in the World with 30,904 publications made and 1,145,019 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 22,089 publications made and 711,727 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Ottawa ranked 8th for Economics in Canada and 96th in the World with 19,031 publications made and 685,067 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 135th in the World with 10,655 publications made and 200,227 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.
