York University ranked 13th in Canada, 218th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 32 research topics. York University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,922 academic publications and 2,010,442 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 286 notable alumni.
York University ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 137th in the World with 49,012 publications made and 1,214,405 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
York University ranked 18th for Computer Science in Canada and 295th in the World with 31,759 publications made and 981,283 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
York University ranked 19th for Biology in Canada and 504th in the World with 31,310 publications made and 1,026,654 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
York University ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Canada and 325th in the World with 30,346 publications made and 880,506 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
York University ranked 22nd for Engineering in Canada and 495th in the World with 28,195 publications made and 796,502 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
York University ranked 22nd for Physics in Canada and 481st in the World with 27,662 publications made and 799,705 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
York University ranked 17th for Medicine in Canada and 443rd in the World with 24,660 publications made and 848,907 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
York University ranked 15th for Psychology in Canada and 209th in the World with 22,740 publications made and 743,884 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
York University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Canada and 648th in the World with 19,714 publications made and 621,645 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
York University ranked 10th for Business in Canada and 134th in the World with 17,261 publications made and 561,250 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
York University ranked 9th for Economics in Canada and 109th in the World with 14,880 publications made and 408,004 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
York University ranked 17th for Mathematics in Canada and 283rd in the World with 14,717 publications made and 503,233 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
York University ranked 8th for Art & Design in Canada and 100th in the World with 10,989 publications made and 213,256 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.
