University of Waterloo Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Waterloo Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Waterloo
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 201
st
From 1980, University of Waterloo made its debut in UNIRANKS at 131st and has continued to maintain University of Waterloo over 44 years, consistently holding an average ranking of 148.8 in nearly all ranking systems. Quantum has documented 155 ranking records across 44 years, including 9 international systems. University of Waterloo was positioned at 201st in the world, 8th in the country, and 8th in the region , with the most logical rank in N/A at N/A, and a questionable rank observed on Webometrices at 271st. Overall, our assessment places University of Waterloo at 148.8, with additional specifics on each system's ranking below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
159 th
153 rd
297 th
University of Waterloo ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 71 | 71 | 65 | 5 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 136 | 76 | 40 | 5 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 122.75 | 85 | 56 | 5 |
| QS | 2010 | 159.27 | 112 | 33 | 5 |
| US News | 2021 | 195 | 126 | 62 | 8 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 177.23 | 153 | 57 | 7 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 192.21 | 159 | 55 | 8 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 185.4 | 168 | 59 | 6 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 270.33 | 297 | 96 | 14 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 379 | 379 | 106 | 8 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 379 | 379 | 106 | 8 |
University of Waterloo ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 76 | 44 | 136 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 159 | 19 | 192.21 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 153 | 22 | 177.23 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 168 | 15 | 185.4 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 126 | 3 | 195 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 297 | 15 | 270.33 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 85 | 20 | 122.75 | Highly Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 112 | 15 | 159.27 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 71 | 1 | 71 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 379 | 1 | 379 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 379 | 1 | 379 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Waterloo Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Waterloo Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Waterloo Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Waterloo initially ranked 131st in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 136 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Waterloo, first achieving a 142nd ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 192.21 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 19 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 157th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Waterloo has preserved a consistent average of 177.23 over 22 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Waterloo, which was ranked 180th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 185.4 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 196th by US News in 2021, University of Waterloo has consistently secured an average 195 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Waterloo's initial 227th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 270.33 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Waterloo Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 128th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Waterloo has maintained an average 122.75 in Webometrices for 20 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 122.75 to 271st has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Waterloo Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 145th placement by QS in 2010, University of Waterloo has upheld a steady 159.27 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Waterloo, which was ranked 71st by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 71 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Waterloo initially ranked 379th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 379 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Waterloo Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Waterloo initially ranked 379th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 379 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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