University of Saskatchewan Ranks Among the World’s Top Universities in 2027 QS Rankings
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has once again been recognized among the world’s leading universities, earning a ranking of 411th globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.
This year’s rankings assessed more than 8,800 institutions worldwide, with 1,504 universities included in the final rankings. Universities were evaluated using nine performance indicators across five broad categories.

USask delivered particularly strong performances in several key areas:
- Sustainability: 168th in the world
- Citations per Faculty: 229th globally
- International Faculty Ratio: 298th globally
These results highlight USask’s continued excellence in sustainability, research impact, and international engagement. The university’s strong performance in the Citations per Faculty indicator reflects the global influence of its research, while its International Faculty Ratio demonstrates its success in attracting scholars and fostering international collaboration.
The latest achievement builds on other recent international recognition for USask, including strong performances in the QS World University Rankings by Subject released earlier this year.
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“We are proud to see continued successes from USask recognized on the world stage. These international rankings are a reflection of the high-level research and scholarly and artistic work being produced by USask students, staff, and faculty that has impact locally and globally.”
— Baljit Singh, Vice-President of Research, University of Saskatchewan
“USask is a strong hub of learning and discovery in Canada. Although rankings are only a part of the picture, they demonstrate USask’s strengths and achievements. USask is a leader in the local, national, and international communities we are part of.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the University of Saskatchewan’s ranking in the 2027 QS World University Rankings?
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is ranked 411th globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, placing it among the world’s leading universities.
How many universities were evaluated in the 2027 QS World University Rankings?
The 2027 QS rankings evaluated more than 8,800 institutions worldwide, with 1,504 universities included in the final rankings.
What was the University of Saskatchewan’s highest-ranked category?
USask achieved its strongest performance in the Sustainability indicator, ranking 168th in the world.
How did USask perform in research and international collaboration?
The university ranked 229th globally for Citations per Faculty, reflecting the impact of its research, and 298th for International Faculty Ratio, highlighting its international academic community and collaborations.
What indicators are used in the QS World University Rankings?
The QS World University Rankings assess universities using nine performance indicators across five categories, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, internationalization, sustainability, and employment outcomes.
Why is the QS World University Rankings important?
The QS World University Rankings are one of the most recognized global university ranking systems. They help prospective students, researchers, and employers compare institutions based on research excellence, teaching reputation, international engagement, sustainability, and graduate employability.
Has the University of Saskatchewan received other international recognition recently?
Yes. In addition to its overall ranking, USask achieved strong results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject released earlier this year, highlighting excellence across several academic disciplines.
What does the University of Saskatchewan’s 2027 ranking mean?
The 2027 ranking reinforces USask’s reputation as a globally recognized research-intensive university, demonstrating strengths in sustainability, research output, international collaboration, and academic excellence.