Waterloo Engineering earned high positions across a range of subject areas in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) released by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. Waterloo was ranked 31st in the world and 1st in Canada in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 44th in the world and 1st in Canada for Energy Science & Engineering.
The ARWU rankings are a respected measure of research excellence and impact, evaluating over 1,900 universities from 96 countries across 55 subject areas. The rankings are determined using five indicators: research output, research influence, international collaboration, research quality, and academic awards.
Here’s how Waterloo Engineering ranked global across key subject areas:
- Biomedical Engineering: 201–300
- Chemical Engineering: 151–200
- Civil Engineering: 151–200
- Computer Science and Engineering: 43
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 31
- Environmental Science and Engineering: 36
- Energy Science and Engineering: 44
- Material Science & Engineering: 51–75
- Mechanical Engineering: 76–100
- Metallurgical Engineering: 101–150
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology: 101–150
- Telecommunication Engineering: 15
These rankings underscore Waterloo Engineering’s commitment to advancing research, fostering innovation, and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. As a hub for transformative ideas and impactful research, Waterloo Engineering continues to earn its place among the world’s leading institutions, shaping the future of engineering on a global scale.
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