The University of Windsor continues to shine on the global stage, achieving its highest-ever rankings in the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), earning recognition across eight academic disciplines.

This marks the University’s highest-ever performance in these global rankings, reaffirming its position as a leader in research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Administered annually by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) assesses more than 1,900 universities across 55 disciplines worldwide, evaluating research output, citations, international collaboration, and faculty impact.

In 2024, the University of Windsor earned top 200 global rankings in four disciplines, with telecommunication engineering leading at 101–150 globally and placing seventh in Canada. mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and automation and control engineering also secured spots in the top 200, reflecting the University’s growing impact and leadership in high-demand technological fields critical to innovation and industry.

Beyond engineering, the University of Windsor excelled in several other areas:

• Computer science and engineering and electrical and electronic engineering ranked 301–400 globally, among Canada’s top 20.

• Earth sciences placed in the same range, ranking top 15 nationally.

• Ecology earned a global ranking of 401–500 and placed among Canada’s top 25.

“This remarkable achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and innovation,” said provost Robert Aguirre. “Our standing among the world’s best — and our leadership as a Canadian institution — demonstrates the talent and dedication of our faculty, researchers, and students.”

The University’s engineering programs stand out, with four subjects ranked in the top 200. These accomplishments highlight Windsor’s role as a hub for cutting-edge research and innovation.

“This recognition underscores the Faculty of Engineering's commitment to driving innovation and advancing knowledge in high-demand fields,” said Bill Van Heyst, dean of the Faculty of Engineering. “These rankings highlight the exceptional talent and dedication within our faculty and students, as well as our growing influence on a global scale.”

With this recognition, the University of Windsor continues to strengthen its reputation as a leader in academic and research excellence, shaping a better future for communities locally, nationally, and internationally.