The University of Waterloo continues to be recognized among the top universities in Canada and globally, according to the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities subject rankings by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. Five programs rank first in Canada, while thirteen programs rank in the top 50 globally.
The program of Materials Science and Engineering secured the #1 position in Canada.
This achievement is part of a broader success story, with five Waterloo subjects ranking first in Canada, reinforcing the university’s reputation as a global leader in science and technology. Each year the rankings evaluate nearly 2,000 universities in 100 countries across 57 subject areas based on research output, research influence, international collaboration, research quality and academic awards.