Western University ranked 10th in Canada, 138th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 64 research topics. Western University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 123,810 academic publications and 3,616,709 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 238 notable alumni.
Western University ranked 8th for Biology in Canada and 142nd in the World with 74,168 publications made and 2,540,125 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
Western University ranked 7th for Medicine in Canada and 101st in the World with 67,898 publications made and 2,186,225 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 102nd in the World with 53,982 publications made and 1,489,036 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Western University ranked 8th for Chemistry in Canada and 188th in the World with 53,063 publications made and 1,720,864 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Canada and 110th in the World with 50,369 publications made and 1,617,625 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
Western University ranked 8th for Engineering in Canada and 168th in the World with 50,230 publications made and 1,446,004 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 47,860 publications made and 1,376,147 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 142nd in the World with 43,254 publications made and 1,273,947 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Western University ranked 7th for Psychology in Canada and 69th in the World with 41,897 publications made and 1,462,802 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Western University ranked 10th for Mathematics in Canada and 119th in the World with 24,766 publications made and 801,713 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Western University ranked 7th for Business in Canada and 86th in the World with 17,497 publications made and 578,373 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Western University ranked 7th for Economics in Canada and 95th in the World with 14,355 publications made and 391,278 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Western University ranked 10th for Art & Design in Canada and 121st in the World with 8,861 publications made and 179,230 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
