The University of Victoria ranked 17th in Canada, 295th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 222 research topics. The University of Victoria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 64,420 academic publications and 1,994,921 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 99 notable alumni.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 299th in the World with 32,618 publications made and 924,784 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Victoria ranked 21st for Engineering in Canada and 435th in the World with 30,081 publications made and 941,516 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Victoria ranked 17th for Physics in Canada and 382nd in the World with 29,906 publications made and 1,051,916 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Computer Science in Canada and 317th in the World with 29,791 publications made and 950,122 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Biology in Canada and 519th in the World with 28,654 publications made and 1,078,810 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Victoria ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Canada and 297th in the World with 28,289 publications made and 1,034,387 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Chemistry in Canada and 596th in the World with 21,079 publications made and 775,402 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Victoria ranked 21st for Medicine in Canada and 579th in the World with 18,816 publications made and 669,004 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Mathematics in Canada and 315th in the World with 14,192 publications made and 436,645 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Psychology in Canada and 369th in the World with 13,936 publications made and 477,859 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Business in Canada and 313th in the World with 10,924 publications made and 334,756 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Victoria ranked 17th for Economics in Canada and 255th in the World with 9,102 publications made and 258,602 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Victoria ranked 15th for Art & Design in Canada and 222nd in the World with 7,283 publications made and 136,904 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
