Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 68 in Canada, 2851 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 1,275 academic publications and 17,520 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2851 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 68 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 800 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 11 of 1 | In Surrey |
| # 3537 of 4,845 | For Psychology |
| # 3654 of 6,257 | For Art & Design |
| # 3799 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 70 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 3847 in the World with 1,052 publications made and 14,139 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Law | #26 | #209 | #580 |
| Gender Studies | #58 | #694 | #1683 |
| Aesthetics | #60 | #658 | #2603 |
| Education | #63 | #807 | #2796 |
| Anthropology | #67 | #823 | #2886 |
| Law | #66 | #820 | #3199 |
| Sociology | #68 | #845 | #3215 |
| History | #65 | #790 | #3336 |
| Archaeology | #64 | #737 | #3442 |
| Political Science | #70 | #844 | #3449 |
| Philosophy | #72 | #896 | #4033 |
| Linguistics | #68 | #901 | #4153 |
| Demography | #68 | #974 | #4388 |
Psychology rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 65 for Psychology in Canada and 3537 in the World with 583 publications made and 11,790 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | #56 | #705 | #2252 |
| Education | #63 | #807 | #2796 |
| Cognitive Science | #60 | #691 | #3115 |
| Psychiatry | #63 | #894 | #3519 |
| Neuroscience | #66 | #931 | #3856 |
Environmental Science rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 70 for Environmental Science in Canada and 4670 in the World with 542 publications made and 8,899 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | #71 | #936 | #4747 |
| Paleontology | #72 | #1086 | #5111 |
| Geology | #73 | #1101 | #5260 |
Biology rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 70 for Biology in Canada and 5232 in the World with 515 publications made and 7,859 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #66 | #931 | #3856 |
| Paleontology | #72 | #1086 | #5111 |
| Botany | #69 | #1081 | #5154 |
| Biochemistry | #73 | #1268 | #5631 |
| Genetics | #73 | #1317 | #5759 |
Computer Science rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 73 for Computer Science in Canada and 4778 in the World with 499 publications made and 8,142 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | #60 | #691 | #3115 |
| Neuroscience | #66 | #931 | #3856 |
| Machine Learning | #72 | #1006 | #5067 |
Medicine rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 69 for Medicine in Canada and 4730 in the World with 469 publications made and 9,995 citations received.
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Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #48 | #583 | #1967 |
| Clinical Psychology | #56 | #705 | #2252 |
| Psychiatry | #63 | #894 | #3519 |
| Health Science | #67 | #1041 | #3615 |
| Nursing | #70 | #999 | #3708 |
| Pathology | #70 | #1034 | #4833 |
Engineering rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 73 for Engineering in Canada and 5571 in the World with 324 publications made and 3,780 citations received.
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Business rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 71 for Business in Canada and 4485 in the World with 299 publications made and 3,877 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #71 | #914 | #4267 |
| Marketing | #70 | #914 | #4419 |
| Management | #74 | #1062 | #4937 |
Economics rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 70 for Economics in Canada and 3799 in the World with 264 publications made and 5,170 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #71 | #914 | #4267 |
Mathematics rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 71 for Mathematics in Canada and 4754 in the World with 239 publications made and 5,933 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education | #60 | #890 | #3184 |
| Statistics | #70 | #1037 | #5002 |
Art & Design rankings
Kwantlen Polytechnic University ranked 68 for Art & Design in Canada and 3654 in the World with 236 publications made and 1,863 citations received.
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Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | #60 | #658 | #2603 |
| Literature | #67 | #883 | #3413 |
