The College building at the University of Saskatchewan during the winter

USask among the world’s best in international subject rankings

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked among the world’s best in a new international ranking of universities by subject matter.

By Research Profile and Impact

The 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject ranks institutions in 11 different subject areas, capturing 148 disciplines within those subject areas.

Around 400 to more than 1,500 universities are part of the different subject rankings, and USask consistently performs well among the THE Rankings by Subject each year.

“USask is a strong and multidisciplinary institution in its research, scholarly and artistic works,” said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. “These rankings give us a small snapshot of our strong performance and reputation on the international stage.”

USask ranked in each of the 11 subject areas as follows:

  • Arts and Humanities – 401–500 tier
  • Business and Economics – 601-800 tier
  • Computer Science – 301-400 tier
  • Education Studies – 251-300 tier
  • Engineering – 201-150 tier
  • Law – 251-300 tier
  • Life Sciences – 301-400 tier
  • Medical and Health – 301-400 tier
  • Physical Sciences – 251-300 tier
  • Psychology – 301-400 tier
  • Social Sciences – 301-400 tier

The metrics used for the THE Rankings by Subject are intended to provide insights into institutional strengths.

“Placing in all 11 subject areas, and the success USask continues to have in these kinds of rankings, are notable achievements for our university’s scholarship,” said USask Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic Dr. Patricia McDougall (PhD). “USask continues to be a high-performing and sought-after university for students and faculty alike.”