Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 29th in Canada, 794th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 167 research topics. Wilfrid Laurier University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,770 academic publications and 534,733 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 40 notable alumni.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 28th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 680th in the World with 14,435 publications made and 340,127 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Environmental Science in Canada and 995th in the World with 8,954 publications made and 242,993 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 33rd for Biology in Canada and 1318th in the World with 8,753 publications made and 276,506 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Computer Science in Canada and 974th in the World with 8,455 publications made and 253,424 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Cyber Security.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 34th for Engineering in Canada and 1370th in the World with 7,526 publications made and 207,313 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 29th for Medicine in Canada and 1122nd in the World with 7,117 publications made and 211,700 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 29th for Psychology in Canada and 705th in the World with 6,915 publications made and 203,682 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 35th for Physics in Canada and 1343rd in the World with 6,774 publications made and 183,963 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 25th for Business in Canada and 515th in the World with 6,145 publications made and 183,898 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 24th for Economics in Canada and 468th in the World with 5,323 publications made and 140,484 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 38th for Chemistry in Canada and 1624th in the World with 5,186 publications made and 171,763 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Mathematics in Canada and 906th in the World with 4,872 publications made and 142,976 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 25th for Art & Design in Canada and 534th in the World with 3,006 publications made and 60,086 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
