The University of Waterloo ranked 5th in Canada, 106th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 80 research topics. The University of Waterloo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 140,858 academic publications and 4,382,606 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 148 notable alumni.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Engineering in Canada and 80th in the World with 84,817 publications made and 2,736,688 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Physics in Canada and 83rd in the World with 77,061 publications made and 2,536,135 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Computer Science in Canada and 74th in the World with 68,808 publications made and 2,197,040 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Waterloo ranked 15th for Biology in Canada and 268th in the World with 59,540 publications made and 2,128,672 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Chemistry in Canada and 200th in the World with 59,295 publications made and 2,004,645 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 135th in the World with 57,755 publications made and 1,746,190 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Waterloo ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Canada and 119th in the World with 54,852 publications made and 1,838,457 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Waterloo ranked 6th for Mathematics in Canada and 66th in the World with 36,608 publications made and 1,155,256 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 16th for Medicine in Canada and 323rd in the World with 36,020 publications made and 1,285,929 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Business in Canada and 75th in the World with 26,835 publications made and 827,122 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 13th for Psychology in Canada and 178th in the World with 26,473 publications made and 1,058,756 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 10th for Economics in Canada and 119th in the World with 16,637 publications made and 484,877 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Environmental Economics.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Art & Design in Canada and 97th in the World with 11,166 publications made and 304,108 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
