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University of Victoria
About
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the institution was initially an affiliated college of McGill University until 1915. From 1921 to 1963, it functioned as an affiliate of the University of British Columbia. In 1963, the institution was re-organize...
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1903 as Victoria College, the institution was initially an affiliated college of McGill University until 1915. From 1921 to 1963, it functioned as an affiliate of the University of British Columbia. In 1963, the institution was re-organized into an independent university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 69 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,663
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
- Staff
- 3,804
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 180 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =209 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =229 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 272 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =287 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =297 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =318 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =403 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =419 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =463 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 494 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =500 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =747 | 55.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =879 | 55.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
34 subjectsQS
31 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151–175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.5 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsmarine research centre in Bamfield, British Columbia and shared campus of the Universities of Victoria, British Columbia, Alberta, Calgary, and Simon Fraser University
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Victoria?
University of Victoria's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =370, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =394.
When was University of Victoria founded?
University of Victoria was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at University of Victoria?
Top subjects at University of Victoria include: Mathematics, Oceanography, Automation & Control, Atmospheric Science, Earth & Marine Sciences.
Where is University of Victoria located?
University of Victoria is located in Victoria, Canada.