What to know
- The University of Toronto (UofT) ranked first in Canada and 22nd globally in Times Higher Education’s 2027 World University Rankings, which assessed 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories. UofT also placed third in North America.
- UofT was the only Canadian university in the global top 40, with McGill University ranking 43rd and the University of British Columbia placing 44th. Among Toronto institutions, York University ranked 451st–500th, while Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) landed in the 701st–800th range.
- Other Ontario universities included McMaster University at 116th, the University of Waterloo at 178th, the University of Ottawa at 185th, Western University at 212th and Queen’s University at 269th. OCAD University and Université de l’Ontario français did not appear among the Toronto institutions identified in the published 2027 rankings.
- The University of Oxford retained the top global spot for the 11th consecutive year, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University and the University of Cambridge.
The University of Toronto (UofT) is topping the ranks once again, landing the number 1 spot in Canada for universities, and the 22nd spot globally overall in a new 2027 ranking.
Times Higher Education released its latest ranking of educational institutions, assessing the results of 2,297 institutions from 118 countries and territories around the world.
Among the lengthy results, UofT also ranked third in North America and 11th in international public institutions.
“The University of Toronto’s sustained success in these rankings speaks to the depth of talent and impact across our community,” UofT President Melanie Woodin stated in a press release.
She added that she was “immensely” proud of the students and faculty of the school for their dedication to UofT.
The rankings of each educational institution measure performance across five areas.
UofT scored 89.1 overall, with 79.6 in teaching, 94.8 in research environment, 91.3 in research quality, 97.5 in industry, which looks at how the university improves industries with inventions and innovation, and 91.3 for international outlook.
UofT fell one spot this time around compared to last year’s rankings, which placed it in the 21st spot.
The Toronto university was the only Canadian institution in the top 40, with McGill University and the University of British Columbia taking the 43rd and 44th spots. No other Canadian post-secondary institutions were in the top 100.
Where did the other Toronto universities rank?
The University of Toronto was the only university based in the city that ranked in the top 100, with York University being the next, taking the 451–500th spot in World University Rankings 2027.
Due to multiple ties, the ranks become ranges for lower-ranked universities.
York University scored 47.4–48.7 overall, with 29.2 in teaching, 35.3 in research environment, 67.7 in research quality, 72.7 in industry, and 84.3 in international outlook.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) ranked 701-800, and scored 40.2–42.3 overall, 23.1 in teaching, 33.3 in research environment, 61.5 in research quality, 69.4 in industry, and 60.7 in international outlook.
OCAD University and Université de l’Ontario français did not appear among the Toronto institutions identified in the official ranking for 2027.
Other Ontario university rankings
Not too far from home, Hamilton’s McMaster University ranked 116th and scored 65.4 overall, 42.9 in teaching, 49.8 in research environment, 93.5 in research quality, 100.0 in industry, and 83.8 in international outlook.
University of Waterloo ranked 178th and scored 60.5 overall, 42.1 in teaching, 48.3 in research environment, 83.3 in research quality, 71.4 in industry, and 83.5 in international outlook.
University of Ottawa took the 185th spot and scored 60.5 overall, with 42.1 in teaching, 48.3 in research environment, 83.3 in research quality, 71.4 in industry, and 83.5 in international outlook.
Western University in London ranked 212th and scored 58.9 overall, with 40.4 in teaching, 43.4 in research environment, 80.3 in research quality, 99.9 in industry, and 83.9 in international outlook.
Queen’s University in Kingston ranked 269th and scored 56.3 overall, with 39.3 in teaching, 38.9 in research environment, 82.3 in research quality, 83.0 in industry, and 71.5 in international outlook.
University of Guelph ranked 451st- 500th and scored 47.4–48.7 overall, with 35.6 in teaching, 38.2 in research environment, 63.3 in research quality, 77.8 in industry, and 63.5 in international outlook.
University of Windsor ranked 551st – 600th and scored 44.5–45.9 overall, with 32.6 in teaching, 32.1 in research environment, 59.0 in research quality, 69.1 in industry, and 84.4 in international outlook.
Ontario Tech University ranked just below TMU at 801st – 1000th, and scored 44.5–45.9 overall, 32.6 in teaching, 32.1 in research environment, 59.0 in research quality, 69.1 in industry, and 84.4 in international outlook.
Lakehead University ranked 1001st – 1200th and scored 33.3–36.3 overall, 17.6 in teaching, 27.2 in research environment, 52.9 in research quality, 40.1 in industry, and 59.3 in international outlook.
Brock University ranked 1201st to 1400th, and scored 30.5–33.2 overall, 15.6 in teaching, 20.4 in research environment, 49.2 in research quality, 39.9 in industry, and 54.1 in international outlook.
Finally, Wilfrid Laurier University had the lowest ranking for a Canadian university with the 1401st –1600th spot. It scored 27.3–30.4 overall, with 16.0 in teaching, 18.2 in research environment, 46.0 in research quality, 53.5 in industry, and 59.8 in international outlook.
U.K.’s University of Oxford secured the top spot overall for the 11th year in a row, with the U.S.’ Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. following behind.
