Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 29th in Canada, 813th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 168 research topics. Wilfrid Laurier University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,167 academic publications and 502,732 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 35 notable alumni.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 27th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 677th in the World with 14,084 publications made and 320,585 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Environmental Science in Canada and 987th in the World with 8,711 publications made and 228,046 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 33rd for Biology in Canada and 1300th in the World with 8,532 publications made and 259,703 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Computer Science in Canada and 964th in the World with 8,274 publications made and 239,369 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 1356th in the World with 7,351 publications made and 194,961 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 1107th in the World with 6,913 publications made and 198,557 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 28th for Psychology in Canada and 697th in the World with 6,741 publications made and 192,779 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 35th for Physics in Canada and 1330th in the World with 6,623 publications made and 173,640 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 509th in the World with 6,038 publications made and 174,569 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 24th for Economics in Canada and 463rd in the World with 5,228 publications made and 132,689 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 37th for Chemistry in Canada and 1589th in the World with 5,058 publications made and 161,710 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
Wilfrid Laurier University ranked 31st for Mathematics in Canada and 883rd in the World with 4,802 publications made and 138,283 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 529th in the World with 2,961 publications made and 58,113 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.
