University of Alberta breaks the global top 150 in prominent ranking
If you’re a University of Alberta student cramming for midterms while the weight of your future bears down on you, allow us to offer you a little perspective: you’re studying at one of the top universities in the world.
The latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released earlier this month, placed the U of A 119th globally, ranking it among the top 150 universities worldwide.
The annual list evaluates more than 2,000 research-focused universities across 18 performance indicators grouped into five categories: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.
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While the U of A fell three spots from last year, it remains fifth in Canada and is one of the country’s top schools.
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The University of Alberta wasn’t the only Canadian university to rank highly on the global stage.
The University of Toronto took the top spot in Canada, ranking 21st in the world.
Other Canadian universities that made the global top 100 include McGill University, which placed 41st, and the University of British Columbia, which placed 45th.
McMaster University, ranked 116th globally, was the fourth-highest-ranked university in the country.
In total, 34 Canadian universities are featured in the 2026 Canada University Ranking, “showcasing the country’s strength in higher education,” THE said.
You can view the full ranking on the Times Higher Education website.