The 海角社区 demonstrated its excellence in a broad range of disciplines in the , with four subjects — Petroleum Engineering, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Sports-Related Subjects and Nursing — placing among the Top 20 globally.
The 海角社区 also had 18 specific subjects ranked in the Top 100 internationally, 11 of which improved on their standing in last year’s rankings. The university also ranked among the world’s Top 100 in the broader subject area of Life Sciences and Medicine, finishing in a tie for 86th place.
“Our performance in the latest QS subject rankings reflects the strategic steps we are taking to deliver transformational impact through education, research and engagement,” says 海角社区 president and vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan.
“The wide range of subjects in which we excel at the global level is a reflection not only of the breadth and depth of expertise across our university, but also of how we are bringing together that expertise through interdisciplinary collaboration.”
More than 1,700 institutions around the world were considered in the influential rankings this year.
Engineering a better future
Petroleum Engineering was ranked second in the world — a new best for the university — and first in Canada. This follows an upward trajectory over the past five years, with the 海角社区 climbing steadily from 9th in 2021 to 4th in 2024. With the only accredited BSc petroleum engineering degree program in Canada, the 海角社区 plays a vital role in training Canadian engineers with expertise in this area of the field. The university also placed 16th in the world in Mineral and Mining Engineering.
The faculty has several programs aimed at setting up students for success. The Bridge2ENGG program helps first-year students enter the faculty with confidence, while the fem+ mentorship program is designed to spark a passion for the field among women, non-binary and 2SLGBTQ+ high school students. There are also abundant experiential learning opportunities that allow engineering students to broaden their skill sets and get hands-on experience in their chosen disciplines.
Researchers in the faculty are using innovative technology and expertise to lead projects such as a portable tool for testing soil samples in the field and AI-powered smart prosthetic limbs.
Propelling sports research forward
The 海角社区 was ranked 10th in Sports-Related Subjects in 2025, improving on its 19th-place ranking in 2023 and 15th in 2024. Housed in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, whose vision is to see that “the power of physical activity and leisure to improve well-being is fully realized in Alberta, Canada and globally,” researchers are exploring how our movements influence our decisions, how to make digital reconstructions of bones, and how wearing a mask affects us during exercise.
“Our faculty’s ranking in the top 10 globally for sports-related subjects reflects our continued commitment to excellence in education, research and community impact,” says , dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. “Over the past three years, our ranking has steadily improved, aligning with the strength and momentum of our programs. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our faculty, students and staff who push the boundaries of knowledge and practice in kinesiology, sport, and recreation.”
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