The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s top research institutions and drivers of innovation    

McGill has moved up to third place overall from fourth in Research Infosource’s latest annual list of Canada’s top 50 research universities, and once again has placed second in the medical category, cementing its position as a national leader.  

The improved ranking reflects growth in McGill’s research funding. In 2024, the University attracted $749 million in sponsored research income from government, industry and foundation partners, an increase of more than nine per cent compared with the previous year.  

Research intensity is another ranking indicator used by Research Infosource, which calculates results in this category by dividing total research funding by the number of full-time faculty members. McGill’s research intensity increased from $380,000 to $407,000, a seven-per-cent hike. 

“McGill’s position in this year’s rankings and continued excellence of its medical school reflects the exceptional efforts of our researchers and the strength of the partnerships that support their work,” said Dominique Bérubé, Vice-President (Research and Innovation). “The University remains focused on driving innovation and ensuring that our research contributes to challenges facing communities in Quebec, Canada, and around the world.” 

Research Infosource Inc. is an independent research, consulting and publishing firm specializing in the analysis of Canadian research and development. Research Infosource announced the results on Dec. 4 in its publication, Canada’s Innovation Leaders 2025 (CIL2025).