Research Statistics and Rankings
The University of Alberta is a major research-intensive university, with more than $507.6 million in total research funding.
The U of A continues show strength in university rankings:
- Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings: 59 from 74
- SCImago Institutions Rankings, measuring research publications: 57 in the world among post-secondary institutions
- Shanghai and Jiao Tong University World University rankings: 5 in Canada and 108 in the world
- Research Infosource: 3 in Canada for total annual research funding ($513.5 million)
What's in This Section?
This section includes some recent statistics on research funding and research activity at the University of Alberta.
For more detailed statistics, please visit the University of Alberta Strategic Analysis Office.
Recent Rankings and Comparisons
1. Research Funding
a. University of Alberta:
Research Awards by Granting Council (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC), 2008-2009
Sponsored Research Revenue by Source, 2007-2008
Industry Sponsored Research Revenue, 2002-2003 to 2007-2008
b. Comparison Tables:
Total Sponsored Research Revenue, University of Alberta and Canadian Peers, 2007-2008
Tricouncil Funding, University of Alberta and Canadian Peers (including CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC funding), 2007-2008
2. Research Activity
Full-Time Continuing Faculty, University of Alberta and Canadian Peers, 2006-2007
Participation in Network Centres of Excellence, University of Alberta and Canadian Peers, 2007-2008
Economic Impact of University of Alberta Research