Waterloo rises again in QS World Subject Rankings

The University of Waterloo now ranks 21st in the world for computer science programs, rising one spot from last year. The University also rose one spot to claim the 28th spot globally for universities that offer programs in electrical engineering.

The results are part of the annual QS World University Rankings by Subject, which ranks approximately 1,597 universities in 54 specific disciplines. Indicators for the subject rankings are drawn from a peer review survey, employer survey, citations data and collaboration data.

The rankings continue to recognize Waterloo’s remarkable community of curious and innovative problem solvers who are actively seeking to understand and identify solutions that benefit humanity and our planet. Waterloo continues to shine as a leading global research-intensive university renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation and providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.

In Canada, Waterloo earned 2nd spot for subject areas in Engineering and Technology, and 4th place for subject areas in Arts and Humanities. Waterloo continues to rank in the top 100 on a global scale in mechanical engineering, mathematics, materials science, and physics and astronomy.

The University also holds down competitive rankings globally in the areas of anatomy and physiology, hospitality and leisure management, sports-related subjects, statistics and operational research, materials science, physics and astronomy and environmental sciences.

Check out all of Waterloo’s global top placements in broad subject areas in the rankings. Note that QS indicates some of the rankings as a range.

Subject Area	Programs
Engineering and Technology	Computer Science – 21 Civil and Structural Engineering – 51-100 Chemical Engineering – 98 Electrical Engineering – 28 Mechanical Engineering – 58
Natural Sciences	Materials Science – 79 Mathematics – 39 Physics and Astronomy – 75
Social Sciences and Management	Hospitality & Leisure Management Studies – 51-100 Sports-related subjects – 51-100 Statistics and Operational Research – 51-100
Arts and Humanities	Architecture Built/Environment – 101-200 Art and Design – 151-200
Life Sciences and Medicine	Anatomy and Physiology – 101-150
Natural Sciences	Chemistry – 133 Earth and Marine Science – 151-200 Geography – 101-150 Environmental Science – 116 Geology – 151-200 Geophysics – 151-200
Social Sciences and Management	Accounting and Finance – 151-200