The University of Windsor has climbed nearly 100 spots in a ranking examining the world’s top universities.

Windsor ranked fourth among non-medical universities in Ontario, seventh nationally, and 547th overall in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, a notable improvement from last year’s position, which was between 640 and 650.

The 21st edition of the QS World University Rankings, compiled by the higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluated over 5,600 universities. Only 1,503 universities made the final list, with Windsor ranking among the top 37 per cent.

“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students,” said UWindsor president Robert Gordon. “Our significant improvements in sustainability and international research partnerships reflect our commitment to addressing global challenges and fostering a robust academic environment.”

The University’s improved performance is due to higher scores in sustainability and international research network metrics, which measure universities’ social and environmental impact as centres of education and research, and the diversity of their international research partnerships, respectively. Windsor climbed more than 320 positions in the sustainability metric to 381st overall, a significant improvement from last year’s rank above 701.

Additionally, the University of Windsor ranked in the top 25 per cent globally for research impact, securing the 378th position with an average of 111 citations per faculty member. The University also ranked in the top 30 per cent for employment outcomes, meaning its graduates are among the most sought-after by employers.

“We are proud of our progress and will continue to strive for excellence in all areas,” Dr. Gordon said.