The University of Victoria ranked 16th in Canada, 289th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 223 research topics. The University of Victoria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 66,172 academic publications and 2,104,683 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 104 notable alumni.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 304th in the World with 33,401 publications made and 982,150 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 30,690 publications made and 991,444 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 389th in the World with 30,545 publications made and 1,105,257 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 321st in the World with 30,369 publications made and 995,025 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 524th in the World with 29,356 publications made and 1,137,790 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Victoria ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Canada and 300th in the World with 28,948 publications made and 1,090,309 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Chemistry in Canada and 601st in the World with 21,547 publications made and 814,927 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Victoria ranked 21st for Medicine in Canada and 584th in the World with 19,385 publications made and 707,148 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Mathematics in Canada and 321st in the World with 14,407 publications made and 457,101 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 374th in the World with 14,282 publications made and 504,632 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Business in Canada and 315th in the World with 11,122 publications made and 353,328 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 260th in the World with 9,306 publications made and 276,192 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 226th in the World with 7,426 publications made and 144,905 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.
