Subfield · Astronomy and Astrophysics · Canada
Astronomy and Astrophysics research in Canada
Perimeter Institute ranks first in Canada for Astronomy and Astrophysics research in 2022–2025 (#20 worldwide), followed by University of Toronto and McGill University.
- Canada's world rank
- #9 of 51 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 26.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 12
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Canada?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perimeter InstituteWaterloo | #20 | 50.8 | 55.6% | 123 |
| 2 | University of TorontoToronto | #82 | 27.7 | 29.7% | 156 |
| 3 | McGill UniversityMontreal | #95 | 25.3 | 29.6% | 129 |
| 4 | University of WaterlooWaterloo | #126 | 20.6 | 35.9% | 93 |
| 5 | York UniversityToronto | #153 | 17.5 | 32.8% | 69 |
| 6 | University of British ColumbiaVancouver | #154 | 17.3 | 28.3% | 110 |
| 7 | Canadian Institute for Theoretical AstrophysicsToronto | #183 | 14.5 | 38.5% | 71 |
| 8 | University of VictoriaVictoria | #245 | 9.7 | 33.6% | 72 |
| 9 | Université de MontréalMontreal | #269 | 8.2 | 35.3% | 60 |
| 10 | University of AlbertaEdmonton | #291 | 6.9 | 22.6% | 95 |
| 11 | University of CalgaryCalgary | #338 | 4.4 | 19.7% | 64 |
| 12 | Western UniversityLondon | #360 | 3.4 | 14.1% | 102 |
Institutions in Canada above the floor of 40 fractional works in Astronomy and Astrophysics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Astronomy and Astrophysics researchers in Canada?
M. Halpern, M. Dobbs and D. Scott rank highest among researchers based in Canada.
- 1M. Halpern#96 worldwide overall7k citations · 108 works
- 2M. Dobbs#1,901 worldwide overall4.2k citations · 96 works
- 3D. Scott#3,725 worldwide overall4.6k citations · 172 works
- 4Julio F. Navarro#6,158 worldwide overall2.1k citations · 91 works
- 5K. Benabed#10,128 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 52 works
- 6P. G. Martin#12,476 worldwide overall2.3k citations · 117 works
- 7James Wadsley#12,741 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 55 works
- 8Jo Bovy#15,295 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 67 works
- 9C. B. Netterfield#17,972 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 61 works
- 10Laura Ferrarese#23,693 worldwide overall1.6k citations · 103 works
- 11J. Richard Bond#29,947 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 67 works
- 12Norman Murray#34,773 worldwide overall781 citations · 51 works
- 13Scott Tremaine#35,955 worldwide overall904 citations · 59 works
- 14David J. Nice#37,854 worldwide overall669 citations · 51 works
- 15S. C. Chapman#46,666 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 87 works
How Canada compares with other countries in Astronomy and Astrophysics