The University of Waterloo ranked 6th in Canada, 113th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 84 research topics. The University of Waterloo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 137,438 academic publications and 4,150,491 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 140 notable alumni.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Engineering in Canada and 74th in the World with 83,160 publications made and 2,589,990 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 80th in the World with 75,626 publications made and 2,399,199 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 73rd in the World with 67,372 publications made and 2,092,859 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Chemistry in Canada and 204th in the World with 58,255 publications made and 1,889,960 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 15th for Biology in Canada and 265th in the World with 58,231 publications made and 2,000,387 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 135th in the World with 56,422 publications made and 1,651,177 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Waterloo ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Canada and 114th in the World with 53,810 publications made and 1,738,696 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 65th in the World with 36,097 publications made and 1,106,678 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 318th in the World with 34,862 publications made and 1,203,249 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Business in Canada and 73rd in the World with 26,380 publications made and 787,084 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 12th for Psychology in Canada and 177th in the World with 25,781 publications made and 1,001,700 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 16,328 publications made and 458,371 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 94th in the World with 10,883 publications made and 288,498 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.
