University Rankings
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
March 12, 2025
University ranks among the world’s Top 20 in four subjects including engineering, sport science and nursing.
The University of Alberta continues to be one of Canada’s top universities and is among the very best in the world. We inspire and uplift the students, educators and researchers who come here to seek their purpose. Working collaboratively to solve critical world problems, we also contribute to the collective progress to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
University Rankings
| Ranking Body | World Ranking | Canadian Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Times Higher Education Impact Rankings | #6 | #1 |
| Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) | #96 | #4 |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | #116 | #4 |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) | #106 | #5 |
| National Taiwan University (NTU) | #101 | #4 |
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings
#1 in Canada
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
#1 in Canada
Partnership for the Goals
#1 in Canada
Life on Land
#2 in the world
Life Below Water
#4 in the world
Zero Hunger
Top Programs
| U of A Program | Rank | Ranking Body |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture + Forestry | #69 (Global) #3 (Canada) |
QS |
| Agricultural Sciences | #14 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | #54 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
US NEWS |
| Automation + Control | #20 (Global) #2 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Chemical Engineering | #51-75 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Earth Sciences | #24 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Instruments Science + Technology | #36 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Mining + Mineral Engineering | #16 (Global) #3 (Canada) |
QS |
| Nursing | #14 (Global) #2 (Canada) |
QS |
| Petroleum Engineering | #2 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
QS |
| Pharmacy + Pharmacology | #38 (Global) | QS |
| #2 (Canada) | QS and ARWU | |
| Sports-Related Subjects | #10 (Global) #3 (Canada) |
QS |
Acronym Legend:
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Times Higher Education (THE)
Shanghai Ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
US News & World Report - Best Global Universities (US NEWS)
Times Higher Education (THE)
Shanghai Ranking - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
US News & World Report - Best Global Universities (US NEWS)
