Western University ranked 10th in Canada, 141st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 72 research topics. Western University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 152,571 academic publications and 5,259,269 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 279 notable alumni.
Western University ranked 8th for Biology in Canada and 138th in the World with 88,279 publications made and 3,546,792 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Western University ranked 7th for Medicine in Canada and 97th in the World with 83,720 publications made and 3,159,324 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
Western University ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 103rd in the World with 67,333 publications made and 2,224,161 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Western University ranked 9th for Chemistry in Canada and 183rd in the World with 61,112 publications made and 2,341,134 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Canada and 103rd in the World with 60,391 publications made and 2,319,254 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
Western University ranked 8th for Engineering in Canada and 163rd in the World with 58,783 publications made and 1,998,172 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Western University ranked 9th for Physics in Canada and 174th in the World with 56,076 publications made and 1,888,472 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western University ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Canada and 137th in the World with 51,498 publications made and 1,807,448 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Western University ranked 6th for Psychology in Canada and 62nd in the World with 50,927 publications made and 2,093,554 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Western University ranked 10th for Mathematics in Canada and 120th in the World with 28,660 publications made and 1,100,539 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Western University ranked 6th for Business in Canada and 79th in the World with 21,302 publications made and 863,292 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western University ranked 6th for Economics in Canada and 90th in the World with 18,164 publications made and 596,538 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western University ranked 10th for Art & Design in Canada and 113th in the World with 11,294 publications made and 272,654 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.
