University Rankings
U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact
June 12, 2024
University ranks first in North America in Times Higher Education’s ranking of institutions making progress on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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) | #109 | #5 |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) | #91 | #4 |
| National Taiwan University (NTU) | #86 | #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
#1 in Canada
Life Below Water
#4 in the world
Zero Hunger
Top Programs
| U of A Program | Rank | Ranking Body |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | #7 (Global) #2 (Canada) |
QS |
| Petroleum Engineering | #6 (Global) #1 (Canada) |
QS |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | #12 (Global) #4 (Canada) |
QS |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | #2 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Instruments Science & Technology | #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Chemical Engineering | #1 (Canada) |
ARWU NTU |
| Chemistry | #1 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Food Science & Technology | #3 (Canada) |
ARWU |
| Agriculture Science | #2 (Canada) |
NTU |
| Artificial Intelligence |
#2 (Canada) |
USNGUR |
Acronym Legend:
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
Times Higher Education (THE)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
National Taiwan University (NTU)
Times Higher Education (THE)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
National Taiwan University (NTU)
US News Global University Ranking (USNGUR)
