Western University ranked 10th in Canada, 137th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 73 research topics. Western University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 147,585 academic publications and 4,985,904 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 262 notable alumni.
Western University ranked 8th for Biology in Canada and 137th in the World with 85,658 publications made and 3,371,906 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Western University ranked 7th for Medicine in Canada and 96th in the World with 80,551 publications made and 2,983,642 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 65,001 publications made and 2,103,572 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Western University ranked 8th for Chemistry in Canada and 182nd in the World with 59,752 publications made and 2,224,128 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Canada and 102nd in the World with 58,667 publications made and 2,213,704 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 57,421 publications made and 1,897,874 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Western University ranked 9th for Physics in Canada and 171st in the World with 54,817 publications made and 1,794,949 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 135th in the World with 50,152 publications made and 1,714,182 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Western University ranked 6th for Psychology in Canada and 63rd in the World with 49,223 publications made and 1,996,366 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Western University ranked 10th for Mathematics in Canada and 118th in the World with 28,009 publications made and 1,070,028 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 20,729 publications made and 821,583 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western University ranked 6th for Economics in Canada and 89th in the World with 17,589 publications made and 570,978 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 112th in the World with 10,962 publications made and 259,959 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.
