The University of Waterloo ranked 5th in Canada, 108th in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 90 research topics. The University of Waterloo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 108,701 academic publications and 2,698,742 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 129 notable alumni.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Engineering in Canada and 67th in the World with 66,490 publications made and 1,699,482 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 72nd in the World with 60,052 publications made and 1,557,245 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 67th in the World with 52,944 publications made and 1,279,535 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Chemistry in Canada and 186th in the World with 46,471 publications made and 1,268,698 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 15th for Biology in Canada and 249th in the World with 45,586 publications made and 1,281,287 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 114th in the World with 43,620 publications made and 969,889 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Waterloo ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Canada and 105th in the World with 41,699 publications made and 1,076,504 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 59th in the World with 28,800 publications made and 665,633 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 302nd in the World with 27,196 publications made and 758,420 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Business in Canada and 68th in the World with 20,760 publications made and 463,077 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 12th for Psychology in Canada and 153rd in the World with 20,281 publications made and 628,108 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 9th for Economics in Canada and 107th in the World with 12,821 publications made and 257,165 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Waterloo ranked 6th for Art & Design in Canada and 90th in the World with 8,340 publications made and 159,927 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.
