Yukon University

Yukon University is a public university located in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It officially became a university in 2020, evolving from Yukon College, making it Canada’s first university north of 60° latitude. It is known for its strong focus on northern studies, Indigenous education, environmental science, and community-based learning.

The institution operates as a hybrid university, offering:

• Certificates, diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees
• Trades and vocational programs
• Research-focused education tailored to northern communities

It has multiple schools such as:

• School of Science
• School of Business & Leadership
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Trades, Technology & Mining
• School of Health, Education & Human Services

🌍 Rankings of Yukon University

Because Yukon University is very new (university status since 2020), it is not widely ranked in major global rankings like QS or Times Higher Education. However, some available ranking indicators include:

📊 Global & National Rankings

• Webometrics Ranking (2023):
  • 🌎 World Rank: ~9066
  • 🇨🇦 Canada Rank: ~127
• UniRanks (2026):
  • 🌎 World Rank: 16663

📉 Key Insight

• The university is still developing its research output and global visibility, which is why it is not yet listed in top-tier rankings.

🔬 Research Rankings & Performance

• According to the Nature Index (2025):
  • 🌎 Global Rank (research output): ~7884
  • 🇨🇦 Canada Rank: ~238
• Strong research focus areas:
  • Climate change
  • Northern ecosystems
  • Environmental science