Concordia University has been ranked globally by various ranking bodies. It has been ranked #465 in 2026 by QS World University Rankings and #601-800 in 2026 by THE World University Rankings. Communication and Media Studies (#101-150) has been ranked as the best subject by QS subject-wise rankings 2025. Psychology (#201-250) has been ranked as the best subject by the THE rankings 2026. Concordia University has been ranked #6 in Full-time MBA (Canada) by QS Management rankings 2026.

Concordia University has maintained consistent rankings over the years. As per THE World University Rankings, Concordia University was ranked #601-800 in 2020 and in 2026 as well. As per QS World University Rankings, there was a very slight decline from #462 in 2020 to #465 in 2026.




Concordia University Global Rankings

The table below mentions the details of the global rankings of Concordia University from 2020 to 2026. 

Ranking Bodies 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
QS World University Rankings #465 #415 #387 #551-560 #521-530 #477 #462
THE World University Rankings #601-800 #501-600 #501-600 #601-800 #601-800 #601-800 #601-800
Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) - #629 #628 #620 #613 #586 #586
ARWU Shanghai Rankings - #601-700 #601-700 #501-600 #501-600 #501-600 #601-700

Concordia University Global Rankings Trend

The table below mentions the global ranking trend of Concordia University from 2020 to 2026. It has been observed that the University has maintained either similar rankings or a dip in rankings from 2020 to 2026.

Ranking Bodies Ranking Trend from 2020 to 2026
QS World University Rankings Slight dip of 3 ranks
THE World University Rankings Similar rankings
Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Dip of 43 ranks
ARWU Shanghai Rankings Similar Rankings

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Concordia University US News Rankings

The table below mentions the global rankings and subject-wise rankings of Concordia University, released by US News Rankings in the year 2025.

Particulars Ranks in 2025
World University Rankings #755
Art and Humanities #219
Computer Science #293
Economics and Business #368
Psychology #276
Social Sciences #603
Artificial Intelligence #199
Engineering #232
Environment/Ecology #521
Chemistry #1092
Materials Science #953
Civil Engineering #138
Mechanical Engineering #183
Neuroscience and Behaviour #436
Electrical and Electronic Engineering #125
Energy and Fuels #287

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Note:

  • US News has yet to release its university/college rankings for 2026.
  • US News ranks universities based on the following parameters: graduation rates, first-year retention rates, peer assessment, and financial resources per student, among others.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering (#125) has been ranked as the best subject at Concordia University, as per the US News Rankings.
  • Chemistry (#1092) has been ranked at the lowest in the subject ranking list of Concordia University.

Concordia University QS Subject-Wise Rankings

The table below mentions the subject-specific rankings of Concordia University released by QS World University Rankings.

Subjects 2025 2024 2023 2022
Art and Design #151-200 #101-150 #101-150 #51-100
Psychology #251-300 #301-330 - -
Computer Science #251-300 #201-250 #251-300 #301-350
Business and Management Studies #401-450 #301-350 #251-300 #251-300
Social Sciences #501-550 #401-450 #451-500 #401-450
Accounts and Finance #251-300 #251-300 #201-250 #201-250
Communication and Media Studies #101-150 #51-100 #101-150 #101-150
English Language and Literature #151-200 #201-250 #201-250 #151-200
Linguistics #151-200 #201-250 #151-200 #201-250
Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) #201-250 #151-200 #201-250 #201-250
Engineering (Civil and Structural) #201-275 - - -
Arts and Humanities #216 #203 #236 #283
Modern Languages #251-300 #301-340 #301-340 #251-300
Politics #301-400 - - -
Engineering (Mechanical) #301-350 #251-300 #251-300 #251-300
Education and Training #351-400 #301-350 #301-350 #301-350
Engineering and Technology #401-450 #337 #293 #332
Maths #451-500 #351-400 #351-400 #301-350
Economics and Econometrics #551-700 #451-500 #351-400 #301-350

Note:

  • QS ranks universities based on parameters such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, teaching quality, international student ratio, sustainability, and others.
  • Communication and Media Studies (#101-150) has been ranked as the best subject at the University of Concordia by QS subject-wise rankings 2025.
  • Economics and Econometrics (#551-700) have been ranked as the lowest subject by QS.

Concordia University QS Subject-Wise Rankings Trend

The table below mentions the QS subject-specific ranking trend of Concordia University from 2022 to 2025. It has been observed that the University has a dip in rankings from 2022 to 2025 in most of the subjects.

Subjects Ranking Trend from 2022 to 2025
Art and Design Dip in rankings by 100
Psychology Appeared in the list in 2024 and 2025
Computer Science Rise in rankings by 50
Business and Management Studies Dip in rankings by 150
Social Sciences Dip in rankings by 100
Accounts and Finance Dip in rankings by 50
Communication and Media Studies Same rankings are maintained
English Language and Literature Same rankings are maintained
Linguistics Rise in rankings by 50
Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) Same rankings are maintained
Engineering (Civil and Structural) Appeared in the list in 2025
Arts and Humanities Rise in rankings by 67
Modern Languages Same rankings are maintained
Politics Appeared in the list in 2025
Engineering (Mechanical) Dip in rankings by 50
Education and Training Dip in rankings by 50
Engineering and Technology Dip in rankings by 70-118
Maths Dip in rankings by 150
Economics and Econometrics Dip in rankings by 250-350

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Concordia University QS Management Rankings

The table below mentions the rankings of various management-related subjects of Concordia University, released by QS Rankings.

Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2023 Rank
Full-time MBA (Canada) #6 #8 #8
Master's in Supply Chain Management (Global) #51-60 #51+ #51+
Master's in Marketing (Global) #91-100 #71-80 #71-80
Master's in Business Analytics (Global) #101-150 - -

Concordia University THE Subject-Wise Rankings

The table below mentions the subject-specific rankings of Concordia University released by THE World University Rankings.

Subjects 2026 2025 2024 2023
Arts and Humanities #401-500 #301-400 #251-300 #251-300
Business and Economics #601-800 #401-500 #301-400 #401-500
Computer Science #301-400 #251-300 #251-300 #301-400
Physical Sciences #601-800 #501-600 #501-600 #601-800
Psychology #201-250 #201-250 #251-300 #201-250
Social Sciences #401-500 #301-400 #301-400 #401-500
Education Studies #251-300 #201-250 #201-250 #201-250
Engineering #301-400 #251-300 #201-250 #201-250

Note:

  • THE ranking body ranks universities based on the following parameters: international outlook, research environment, teaching, research quality, and industry.
  • Psychology (#201-250) has been ranked as the best subject at Concordia University by the THE rankings.
  • Business, Economics (#601-800), and Physical Sciences (#601-800) have been ranked lowest by the THE rankings.

Concordia University THE Subject-Wise Rankings Trend

The table below mentions the QS subject-specific ranking trend of Concordia University from 2022 to 2025. It has been observed that the University has a dip in rankings from 2023 to 2026 in 4 subjects, while maintaining consistent rankings in 4 subjects.

Subjects Ranking Trend from 2023 to 2026
Arts and Humanities Dip in rankings by 150-200
Business and Economics Dip in rankings by 200-300
Computer Science Same rankings are maintained
Physical Sciences Same rankings are maintained
Psychology Same rankings are maintained
Social Sciences Same rankings are maintained
Education Studies Dip in rankings by 50
Engineering Dip in rankings by 100-150

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Concordia University ARWU Shanghai Subject-Wise Rankings

The table below mentions the subject-specific rankings of Concordia University released by ARWU Shanghai. 

Subjects Ranks in 2025
Computer Science #201-300
Psychology #101-150
Business Administration #151-200
Management #151-200
Ecology #101-150
Automation and Control #151-200
Artificial Intelligence #201-300
Transportation Science & Technology #101-150
Atmospheric Science #201-300
Mechanical Engineering #301-400
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #76-100
Civil Engineering #39
Telecommunication Engineering #76-100
Instruments Science & Technology #151-200
Materials Science & Engineering #301-400
Energy Science & Engineering #151-200
Environmental Science & Engineering #401-500
Aerospace Engineering #76-100
Human Biological Sciences #301-400
Education #401-500
Communication #151-200

Also Check: Top ARWU Shanghai-Ranked Universities in Canada

Note:

  • ARWU Shanghai ranks colleges/universities based on the following parameters: Number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and field medals, number of articles published in the Journal of Nature and Science, per capita performance of the university, and others.
  • ARWU has ranked Civil Engineering (#39) as the best subject at Concordia University. Environmental Science & Engineering (#401-500) and Education (#401-500)​ have been ranked at the lowest rung in the University.
  • The 2026 ranking of ARWU Shanghai is yet to be released.

Concordia University CWUR Regional Rankings

The table below mentions the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) regional and national rankings of Concordia University. It maintains the same national rankings of #22 from 2020 to 2025.

Year USA and Canada Regional Rank Canadian National Rank
2025 #172 #22
2024 #174 #22
2023 - #22
2022 #22
2021 #22
2020 #22

Also Check: Top CWUR-Ranked Universities in Canada

Note:

  • CWUR ranks universities based on factors like education quality, employability, faculty quality, and research performance. 
  • The Canadian National Rank has been the same throughout 2020 to 2025, i.e., #22.

Concordia University is one of the few universities in Canada that has been ranked by major global ranking bodies like QS and THE. It implies that it has ranked well on various parameters like student-teacher ratio, international students ratio, and others. International students wishing to study abroad need to carefully check the rankings of the university they are applying to.