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The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 40th in Canada, 1484th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 89 research topics. The University of Prince Edward Island ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,815 academic publications and 174,748 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 22 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1484 of 14,131 In the World
#397 of 2,597 In North America
#40 of 101 In Canada
#133 of 2,131 For Veterinary
#279 of 2,294 For Animal Science
#447 of 3,409 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
#3075 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1226 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 86 other topics

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Biology rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 37th for Biology in Canada and 1582nd in the World with 5,117 publications made and 137,833 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#37 of 89 In Canada
#329 of 1,698 In North America
#1582 of 6,833 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 55 123
1993 48 143
1994 63 192
1995 65 234
1996 65 257
1997 71 382
1998 69 373
1999 64 467
2000 90 547
2001 96 785
2002 107 976
2003 91 1090
2004 116 1325
2005 127 1689
2006 138 2111
2007 143 2349
2008 129 2748
2009 146 3184
2010 135 3559
2011 156 4173
2012 188 4587
2013 199 4936
2014 193 5362
2015 183 5520
2016 215 5655
2017 212 6358
2018 230 6759
2019 195 7704
2020 263 9548
2021 265 11140
2022 249 10900
2023 261 11260
2024 230 10999

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Animal Science 14 86 279
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 23 153 447
Zoology 28 196 683
Microbiology 20 191 770
Forestry 32 166 822
Virology 23 221 851
Immunology 24 246 1044
Biotechnology 26 249 1158
Toxicology 30 225 1193
Pharmacology 26 261 1206
Genetics 32 311 1367
Agricultural Science 36 233 1375
Molecular Biology 32 323 1431
Paleontology 41 322 1432
Neuroscience 41 405 1476
Biophysics 38 381 1488
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 32 344 1521
Biochemistry 35 322 1629
Botany 38 320 1679
Horticulture 36 251 1694
Evolutionary Biology 45 440 1735
Nutrition and Food Science 33 255 1758
Oncology and Cancer research 36 388 1801
Nanotechnology 40 353 2345

Environmental Science rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 41st for Environmental Science in Canada and 1468th in the World with 4,351 publications made and 106,245 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#41 of 90 In Canada
#310 of 1,721 In North America
#1468 of 6,876 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 31 64
1993 38 77
1994 39 122
1995 47 135
1996 37 146
1997 43 223
1998 52 234
1999 46 250
2000 65 330
2001 70 477
2002 76 586
2003 81 614
2004 93 818
2005 80 990
2006 106 1277
2007 98 1502
2008 105 1794
2009 111 2103
2010 97 2319
2011 138 2825
2012 155 3035
2013 150 3529
2014 155 3815
2015 152 3889
2016 215 4183
2017 222 4827
2018 226 5188
2019 180 5960
2020 233 7563
2021 253 8711
2022 238 8540
2023 268 9060
2024 230 9187

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 23 153 447
Forestry 32 166 822
Ecology 38 283 1291
Oceanography 45 289 1327
Agricultural Science 36 233 1375
Paleontology 41 322 1432
Geology 46 337 1589
Geography and Cartography 48 372 1772
Environmental Management 46 327 2046
Petrology and Geochemistry 51 424 2216
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 50 432 2457
Environmental Chemistry 50 403 2491
Environmental Engineering 45 372 2499
Geotechnical Engineering 47 431 2519
Earth science and Geophysics 52 493 2588

Medicine rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 33rd for Medicine in Canada and 1374th in the World with 4,160 publications made and 109,933 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Veterinary, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#33 of 85 In Canada
#330 of 1,685 In North America
#1374 of 6,775 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 44 96
1993 42 119
1994 53 143
1995 51 190
1996 51 201
1997 64 310
1998 54 274
1999 59 359
2000 74 427
2001 78 596
2002 82 721
2003 74 845
2004 102 959
2005 115 1340
2006 115 1594
2007 111 1832
2008 101 2196
2009 124 2564
2010 123 2808
2011 137 3199
2012 158 3622
2013 164 3907
2014 155 4146
2015 161 4450
2016 170 4399
2017 153 5108
2018 174 5540
2019 175 6257
2020 221 8157
2021 215 9372
2022 211 9237
2023 202 9306
2024 167 8702

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Veterinary 9 53 133
Sports / Exercise science 28 206 588
Virology 23 221 851
Anesthesiology 25 249 992
Immunology 24 246 1044
Gerontology 37 379 1111
Urology 22 247 1137
Sports Medicine 38 343 1152
Epidemiology 28 242 1180
Toxicology 30 225 1193
Pharmacology 26 261 1206
Anatomy and Physiology 32 303 1239
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 19 249 1256
Pathology 31 292 1275
Critical Care Nursing 24 325 1289
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 32 325 1384
Health Science 38 455 1389
Physical Therapy 38 384 1400
Cardiology 29 344 1410
Surgery 33 350 1439
Public Health 39 370 1451
Pediatrics 31 327 1480
Nursing 40 457 1488
Biomedical Engineering 31 302 1529
Family medicine 34 442 1554
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 29 295 1559
Psychiatry 40 440 1610
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 43 519 1665
Healthcare Management (MHA) 43 509 1781
Pharmacy 37 374 1801
Oncology and Cancer research 36 388 1801
Clinical Psychology 54 624 1921
Dentistry 36 417 2023

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 1948th in the World with 3,592 publications made and 74,332 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#49 of 91 In Canada
#468 of 1,852 In North America
#1948 of 7,081 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 11 58
1993 20 63
1994 24 84
1995 19 96
1996 20 90
1997 28 132
1998 43 145
1999 38 152
2000 49 172
2001 45 290
2002 54 368
2003 51 454
2004 74 470
2005 67 610
2006 78 790
2007 89 946
2008 82 1092
2009 90 1341
2010 90 1470
2011 106 1713
2012 129 2020
2013 128 2285
2014 121 2577
2015 143 2663
2016 175 2830
2017 180 3400
2018 184 3871
2019 157 4609
2020 227 6227
2021 224 7061
2022 232 7142
2023 220 7406
2024 155 7004

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 28 206 588
Early Childhood Education 30 310 654
Media Studies 36 318 700
Political Economy 32 281 706
Military science 31 363 740
Genealogy 35 333 763
Art History 35 346 818
Classics and Ancient History 33 370 1004
Gender Studies 44 499 1114
Library and Information science 37 434 1173
Education Majors 43 456 1331
Anthropology 46 458 1390
Communications and Public Relations 49 485 1431
History 43 385 1442
Demography 39 362 1457
Sociology 46 449 1496
Archaeology 44 376 1562
Aesthetics 46 452 1610
Law 45 489 1676
Public Policy / Administration 50 530 1735
Political Science 48 500 1856
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 53 641 1988
Linguistics 47 498 2197
Philosophy 52 516 2409

Chemistry rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 41st for Chemistry in Canada and 2009th in the World with 3,174 publications made and 89,213 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#41 of 83 In Canada
#359 of 1,530 In North America
#2009 of 6,545 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 38 97
1993 32 110
1994 39 148
1995 41 191
1996 46 211
1997 51 286
1998 45 267
1999 50 374
2000 58 390
2001 58 577
2002 60 691
2003 58 793
2004 65 914
2005 70 1147
2006 102 1452
2007 89 1537
2008 86 1835
2009 105 2105
2010 87 2443
2011 108 2797
2012 117 3088
2013 118 3311
2014 118 3521
2015 101 3643
2016 122 3749
2017 125 4051
2018 122 4230
2019 113 4756
2020 153 5910
2021 141 6989
2022 149 7012
2023 174 7066
2024 142 6836

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 35 322 1629
Nutrition and Food Science 33 255 1758
Pharmacy 37 374 1801
Computational Chemistry 43 364 1955
Inorganic Chemistry 41 329 2005
Organic Chemistry 41 348 2080
Petrology and Geochemistry 51 424 2216
Nanotechnology 40 353 2345
Chemical Engineering 42 347 2379
Physical chemistry 47 382 2461
Environmental Chemistry 50 403 2491
Materials Science 46 402 2523

Engineering rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 48th for Engineering in Canada and 2385th in the World with 2,678 publications made and 60,947 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#48 of 86 In Canada
#412 of 1,651 In North America
#2385 of 6,782 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 19 43
1993 27 75
1994 29 101
1995 27 101
1996 37 111
1997 30 140
1998 40 151
1999 33 168
2000 37 203
2001 45 281
2002 58 386
2003 43 390
2004 41 521
2005 49 617
2006 78 830
2007 57 966
2008 63 1095
2009 63 1235
2010 70 1361
2011 82 1621
2012 89 1835
2013 83 1995
2014 93 2159
2015 86 2304
2016 97 2309
2017 128 2563
2018 122 2875
2019 111 3269
2020 172 4423
2021 155 5013
2022 148 5199
2023 181 5722
2024 138 5873

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Agricultural Engineering 14 90 706
Biotechnology 26 249 1158
Biomedical Engineering 31 302 1529
Electronic Engineering 39 299 1778
Remote Sensing 43 355 1892
Renewable Energy Engineering 41 263 2081
Civil Engineering 49 427 2328
Nanotechnology 40 353 2345
Acoustical Engineering 48 468 2357
Optical Engineering 47 412 2368
Chemical Engineering 42 347 2379
Aerospace Engineering 50 462 2437
Environmental Engineering 45 372 2499
Metallurgical Engineering 46 402 2503
Geotechnical Engineering 47 431 2519
Materials Science 46 402 2523
Human-Computer Interaction 50 475 2555
Mechanical Engineering 49 486 2656
Computer Networking 55 539 2860
Telecommunications 53 521 2964
Systems Engineering 54 563 3006
Electrical Engineering 53 494 3039
Structural Engineering 54 537 3058

Computer Science rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 49th for Computer Science in Canada and 2405th in the World with 2,256 publications made and 50,526 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#49 of 86 In Canada
#501 of 1,698 In North America
#2405 of 6,845 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 9 33
1993 10 59
1994 24 66
1995 15 57
1996 16 89
1997 24 95
1998 29 97
1999 20 119
2000 32 149
2001 30 221
2002 37 257
2003 27 408
2004 40 351
2005 39 461
2006 51 634
2007 61 798
2008 54 818
2009 73 1017
2010 66 1168
2011 61 1280
2012 70 1595
2013 86 1629
2014 85 1848
2015 105 2137
2016 107 2076
2017 105 2460
2018 105 2625
2019 104 2972
2020 129 3852
2021 130 4635
2022 138 4685
2023 142 4940
2024 109 4710

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 37 434 1173
Neuroscience 41 405 1476
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 32 344 1521
Data Science 50 472 2073
Human-Computer Interaction 50 475 2555
Management Information Systems 62 575 2634
Machine Learning 52 482 2715
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 50 524 2809
Computer Networking 55 539 2860
Cognitive Science 59 657 2874
Cyber Security 56 585 2953
Telecommunications 53 521 2964
Computer Vision 54 554 3122

Physics rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 47th for Physics in Canada and 2451st in the World with 2,237 publications made and 46,775 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#47 of 86 In Canada
#447 of 1,617 In North America
#2451 of 6,713 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 19 53
1993 18 66
1994 23 102
1995 19 99
1996 24 119
1997 30 152
1998 38 152
1999 30 190
2000 32 177
2001 34 265
2002 46 329
2003 40 328
2004 47 411
2005 45 509
2006 62 671
2007 54 823
2008 53 844
2009 53 966
2010 56 1141
2011 75 1357
2012 75 1498
2013 74 1713
2014 67 1747
2015 83 1822
2016 79 1867
2017 95 2073
2018 108 2271
2019 84 2677
2020 140 3510
2021 116 3900
2022 118 3837
2023 139 4266
2024 96 4331

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Biophysics 38 381 1488
Atomic and Molecular physics 44 380 1770
Theoretical Physics 43 403 1865
Astrophysics and Astronomy 50 488 2217
Nanotechnology 40 353 2345
Nuclear Physics 48 449 2347
Acoustical Engineering 48 468 2357
Optical Engineering 47 412 2368
Quantum and Particle physics 49 452 2477
Materials Science 46 402 2523
Condensed Matter Physics 47 440 2692

Psychology rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 46th for Psychology in Canada and 1813th in the World with 1,727 publications made and 41,631 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#46 of 87 In Canada
#490 of 1,645 In North America
#1813 of 6,645 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 9 35
1993 9 50
1994 14 38
1995 11 58
1996 11 75
1997 15 82
1998 25 65
1999 14 99
2000 27 130
2001 27 184
2002 24 193
2003 21 270
2004 31 287
2005 32 377
2006 39 472
2007 49 569
2008 47 600
2009 58 828
2010 61 943
2011 49 1004
2012 80 1240
2013 64 1321
2014 61 1423
2015 66 1646
2016 76 1627
2017 80 1902
2018 103 2172
2019 62 2362
2020 113 3221
2021 99 3874
2022 99 3823
2023 85 3786
2024 86 3597

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Education Majors 43 456 1331
Neuroscience 41 405 1476
Psychiatry 40 440 1610
Child Psychology 51 576 1675
Clinical Psychology 54 624 1921
Social Psychology 56 642 2164
Cognitive Science 59 657 2874

Mathematics rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 48th for Mathematics in Canada and 2493rd in the World with 1,189 publications made and 24,076 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#48 of 81 In Canada
#521 of 1,491 In North America
#2493 of 6,418 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 4 15
1993 4 23
1994 9 36
1995 4 28
1996 7 27
1997 4 49
1998 14 44
1999 11 52
2000 14 49
2001 13 80
2002 17 109
2003 12 116
2004 26 130
2005 18 175
2006 23 248
2007 29 329
2008 21 320
2009 24 430
2010 34 495
2011 28 499
2012 41 678
2013 42 722
2014 59 780
2015 56 909
2016 53 881
2017 58 1145
2018 78 1366
2019 59 1493
2020 85 2125
2021 80 2616
2022 78 2703
2023 84 2871
2024 57 2299

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 49 630 1880
Applied Mathematics 44 361 2109
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 50 545 2397
Statistics 48 495 2423

Business rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 49th for Business in Canada and 2275th in the World with 996 publications made and 17,818 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#49 of 83 In Canada
#532 of 1,460 In North America
#2275 of 6,339 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 6 12
1993 3 22
1994 11 26
1995 4 23
1996 4 20
1997 8 32
1998 13 33
1999 7 30
2000 9 37
2001 19 68
2002 15 99
2003 10 66
2004 18 131
2005 16 128
2006 23 174
2007 24 195
2008 19 232
2009 27 263
2010 29 413
2011 29 442
2012 34 526
2013 38 563
2014 49 649
2015 40 736
2016 60 703
2017 59 837
2018 50 1003
2019 51 1136
2020 61 1477
2021 57 1676
2022 64 1725
2023 59 1772
2024 44 1448

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 18 99 508
Public Policy / Administration 50 530 1735
Accounting 46 566 2201
Advertising 50 616 2251
Marketing 47 519 2280
Finance 49 528 2314
Management Information Systems 62 575 2634
Management 54 572 2668

Economics rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 44th for Economics in Canada and 1862nd in the World with 955 publications made and 16,836 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#44 of 83 In Canada
#479 of 1,438 In North America
#1862 of 6,167 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 4 13
1993 3 19
1994 4 22
1995 1 24
1996 3 15
1997 5 26
1998 7 41
1999 5 21
2000 8 37
2001 11 62
2002 11 62
2003 7 59
2004 12 111
2005 14 97
2006 29 144
2007 23 158
2008 19 189
2009 21 237
2010 33 299
2011 35 381
2012 32 451
2013 37 541
2014 45 593
2015 36 600
2016 50 617
2017 55 777
2018 58 848
2019 52 1016
2020 63 1491
2021 54 1556
2022 64 1655
2023 66 1755
2024 44 1455

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Political Economy 32 281 706
Development Studies 43 470 1677
Finance 49 528 2314
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 50 545 2397

Art & Design rankings

The University of Prince Edward Island ranked 44th for Art & Design in Canada and 1585th in the World with 690 publications made and 11,909 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#44 of 83 In Canada
#428 of 1,444 In North America
#1585 of 5,966 In the World

University of Prince Edward Island
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 5 6
1993 5 10
1994 6 18
1995 6 18
1996 2 19
1997 6 31
1998 8 39
1999 5 17
2000 8 18
2001 12 40
2002 16 54
2003 12 83
2004 13 76
2005 10 105
2006 15 124
2007 14 139
2008 29 166
2009 19 182
2010 12 213
2011 24 253
2012 31 316
2013 29 366
2014 32 414
2015 39 433
2016 30 475
2017 28 500
2018 35 607
2019 27 639
2020 43 895
2021 33 980
2022 34 940
2023 33 949
2024 25 981

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Prince Edward Island in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Canada ranking North America ranking World rank
Singing and Vocal Performance 22 134 363
Art History 35 346 818
Creative Writing 40 349 926
Aesthetics 46 452 1610
Literature 46 481 1627
Fashion Design 44 404 1725