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USask earns high marks in world university subject rankings

USask was listed among the top 50 universities in the world for veterinary science in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2026, earning a spot at 49th overall. In addition, USask ranked 54th in the world in agriculture and forestry, both increases that speak to USask’s strong research and scholarly impact in those subject areas.

“Seeing USask’s success in these international rankings is just one indicator of the incredible research, scholarly and artistic work that takes place on campus,” said USask Vice-President Research Baljit Singh. “We are proud that the world-class work of our staff and faculty is recognized on a world stage such as this.”

USask also climbed the rankings in four other subject areas: geophysics, chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, as well as physics and astronomy.

USask placed in the top 300 institutions in the world in the subject areas of veterinary science, agriculture and forestry, environmental sciences (151-200 tier), geophysics (151-200 tier), geology (201-250 tier) and Earth and marine sciences (201-275 tier).

“USask continues to grow its reputation as a hub of exceptional educational opportunity across the Prairies and around the world,” said USask Interim Provost and Vice-President Academic Dr. Patricia McDougall (PhD). “These rankings reinforce USask’s many notable successes and achievements.”

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