The University of Waterloo ranked 5th in Canada, 112th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 86 research topics. The University of Waterloo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 121,550 academic publications and 3,087,762 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 136 notable alumni.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Engineering in Canada and 73rd in the World with 75,760 publications made and 2,016,931 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 77th in the World with 68,950 publications made and 1,884,330 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 61,012 publications made and 1,543,386 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 197th in the World with 53,335 publications made and 1,508,059 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 15th for Biology in Canada and 263rd in the World with 53,030 publications made and 1,557,967 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 127th in the World with 50,421 publications made and 1,185,591 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Waterloo ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Canada and 111th in the World with 48,460 publications made and 1,320,545 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 69th in the World with 33,441 publications made and 827,049 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 16th for Medicine in Canada and 326th in the World with 31,156 publications made and 899,919 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 5th for Business in Canada and 72nd in the World with 24,130 publications made and 574,606 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The University of Waterloo ranked 14th for Psychology in Canada and 172nd in the World with 23,182 publications made and 727,407 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Waterloo ranked 9th for Economics in Canada and 109th in the World with 14,881 publications made and 328,811 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 91st in the World with 9,698 publications made and 209,253 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.
