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USask rises and expands success in QS international subject rankings

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) continues to make a name for itself on the world stage, increasing the number of ranked subjects in the international ranking system, QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The QS rankings are produced through the analysis of more than 5,000 institutions globally and are separated into five broad subject areas and 55 narrow subject areas.

USask ranked in two additional narrow subject areas in 2024: Physics and Astronomy (551-600 tier) and Materials Science (401-420 tier). The university also increased its rank in the Chemistry subject area, moving up one tier to 451-500.

The university’s highest rankings in the 2024 listing are in Veterinary Science (51-70), Agriculture and Forestry (101-150), and Environmental Sciences (128).

 “The innovative work being done on our campus is recognized again and again at the international level, positioning USask as a leader across many fields of expertise,” said USask Vice-President Research Dr. Baljit Singh (PhD). “These rises in rankings are a testament to the quality of research, scholarly and artistic work created and produced at USask every day.”

USask also earned high rankings in three of the broad subject areas. The institution maintained its rank in Engineering and Technology (451-500) and improved in both Life Sciences and Medicine and Natural Sciences. USask jumped 34 spots to rank 291st in Life Sciences and Medicine and jumped 25 spots to rank 354th Natural Sciences.

“USask’s high rankings and continued improvement in various subject areas is a reflection of our strengths and reputation among our fellows,” said USask Provost and Vice-President Academic Dr. Airini (PhD). “We are excited to see the strong and innovative work of USask scholars recognized globally.”

Full USask results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject are listed below:

Broad Subject Areas

Name

2023 Ranking

2024 Ranking

Life Sciences & Medicine

325

291

Natural Sciences

379

354

Engineering and Technology

451-500

451-500

Narrow Subject Areas

Name

2023 Ranking

2024 Ranking

Veterinary Science

51-70

51-70

Agriculture & Forestry

80=

101-150

Environmental Sciences

101-150

=128

Geology

201-230

201-240

Geophysics

201-230

201-240

Earth & Marine Sciences

201-230

201-250

Pharmacy & Pharmacology

151-200

251-300

Biological Sciences

301-350

301-350

Education

301-350

301-350

Materials Science

N/A

401-420

Medicine

401-450

401-450

Chemistry

501-550

451-500

Computer Science & Information Systems

451-500

501-550

Physics & Astronomy

N/A

551-600

 

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