Times Higher Education subject rankings lists Waterloo subjects among top 100 in the world

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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In the recent Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 subject rankings, Waterloo once again ranks among the world's top universities.  

THE's subject rankings include the top 1,600 universities worldwide. Waterloo ranks

  • 162nd in the world (overall ranking),
  • 78th in engineering and technology, and
  • 41st in computer science.

Other top subject areas that rank among the top in the world include business and economics, medical and health, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, life sciences, and arts and humanities. 

Waterloo's dedication to excellence in teaching and research is reflected in our strong rankings year after year. You can view the full rankings on THE World Rankings website.