University Rankings

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U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings

June 18, 2025

University rises to 94th worldwide, holds steady at fourth in Canada thanks to a gain in academic reputation.

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 #8 #2
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) #94 #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 the world

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

#2 in Canada

Partnership for the Goals

#2 in Canada

Life on Land

#5 in the world

Zero Hunger

#13 in the world

Life Below Water

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) #53 (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)
#4 (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)

Stories

How the U of A became Canada’s top AI university
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How the U of A became Canada’s top AI university
U of A ranked among world’s Top 50 ‘most international’ universities
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U of A ranked among world’s Top 50 ‘most international’ universities
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Maclean’s rankings highlight U of A excellence in nursing, education
U of A rises 15 places to rank among world’s Top 100, fourth in Canada in latest QS rankings
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U of A rises 15 places to rank among world’s Top 100, fourth in Canada in latest QS rankings
UNIVERSITY NEWS
U of A makes strong gains in latest ranking of Canada’s top 50 research universities
U of A makes strong gains in latest ranking of Canada’s top 50 research universities
Nursing, education lead strong showing for U of A in latest Maclean’s rankings
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Nursing, education lead strong showing for U of A in latest Maclean’s rankings
U of A improves on global and national standing in latest Academic Ranking of World Universities
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U of A improves on global and national standing in latest Academic Ranking of World Universities
U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
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U of A ranked in global Top 10 for impact on sustainability
U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
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U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings
Influential global ranking places U of A in top six per cent worldwide
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Influential global ranking places U of A in top six per cent worldwide
U of A holds strong in international subject rankings
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U of A holds strong in international subject rankings
U of A ranks among top 30 worldwide in latest QS Sustainability Rankings
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U of A ranks among top 30 worldwide in latest QS Sustainability Rankings
U of A continues rapid rise in Times Higher Education global rankings
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U of A continues rapid rise in Times Higher Education global rankings
U of A maintains strong showing in latest QS global university rankings
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U of A maintains strong showing in latest QS global university rankings
U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
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U of A solidifies Top 100 position in latest QS global rankings
U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects
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U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects
U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact
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U of A rises to sixth in the world for sustainability impact
UNIVERSITY NEWS
U of A makes strong gains in latest ranking of Canada’s top 50 research universities
U of A makes strong gains in latest ranking of Canada’s top 50 research universities
U of A’s strong subjects stand out in two global rankings
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
U of A’s strong subjects stand out in two global rankings
U of A sets sights on higher enrolment, stronger global impact
Health And Wellness, Society and Culture, Science and Technology
U of A sets sights on higher enrolment, stronger global impact