Faculty of Applied Sciences & Engineering rises three spots to 23
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering has climbed to the 23rd spot in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings by Subject 2025. The faculty has jumped three spots since 2024 and is the only Canadian engineering school in the top 25.
The ranking assesses universities across five core disciplines: general engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil engineering and chemical engineering. This year’s standing featured 1,488 institutions from 97 countries and territories.
“This significant jump of three spots since last year is a testament to the dedication and excellence of our community, which includes our faculty members, students, alumni, staff and partners,” says Christopher Yip, Dean of U of T Engineering.
“It is reflected in our commitment to educating the 21st century engineer to develop enhanced skillsets and global perspectives, as well as in the far-reaching impact of our research.”
U of T ranked first in Canada in all 11 subjects tracked by Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings by Subject 2025 — and is one of only six universities in the world to rank in the top 30 across the board.
The only other institutions to place in the top 30 across all subject categories were the University of California, Berkeley, University of Cambridge, Harvard University, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles.
The closely watched ranking also placed U of T in the top 10 globally in two subjects: medical and health, and education studies.
“These rankings confirm once again that the University of Toronto encompasses a tremendous breadth and depth of academic excellence,” says U of T President Meric Gertler.
“Our consistently high standing among the world’s top universities is a tribute to the talent, creativity and drive of our faculty, librarians, students and staff across all three campuses.”
U of T notched improvements in two other subjects: computer science (up two spots to 23rd), and life sciences (up one spot to 26th).
The university also demonstrated continued strength in the remaining eight categories: medical and health (ninth); education studies (ninth); psychology (11th); arts and humanities (16th); law (22nd); business and economics (24th); social sciences (24th); and physical sciences (30th).
U of T ranked 21st in the world in Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, which ranks institutions’ overall performances. The same ranking placed U of T third among public universities in North America and 10th among public universities globally.
Overall, U of T continues to be the highest-ranked Canadian university and one of the top-ranked public universities in the five most closely watched international rankings: Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities and National Taiwan University World University Rankings.
By Mariam Matti with files from Safa Jinje
This story originally published by Engineering News