The University of Victoria ranked 17th in Canada, 271st in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 190 research topics. The University of Victoria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,240 publications and 1,574,168 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 75 notable alumni.
The University of Victoria ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 184th in the World with 7,597 publications made and 230,809 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Demography, Political Science, Communications and Public Relations, Education Majors.
The University of Victoria ranked 16th for Physics in Canada and 429th in the World with 7,042 publications made and 532,076 citations received. Main research topics: Astrophysics and Astronomy, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Engineering in Canada and 440th in the World with 5,463 publications made and 148,438 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Automation and Control engineering, Computer Networking, Electronic Engineering.
The University of Victoria ranked 14th for Environmental Science in Canada and 204th in the World with 5,223 publications made and 249,128 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Environmental Management.
The University of Victoria ranked 19th for Computer Science in Canada and 327th in the World with 4,744 publications made and 144,585 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Cognitive Science, Management Information Systems, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Victoria ranked 21st for Medicine in Canada and 588th in the World with 4,475 publications made and 154,817 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Healthcare Management (MHA), Health Science, Nursing, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Victoria ranked 20th for Biology in Canada and 559th in the World with 4,148 publications made and 190,281 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Molecular Biology, Botany.
The University of Victoria ranked 17th for Psychology in Canada and 222nd in the World with 3,644 publications made and 195,287 citations received. Main research topics: Child Psychology, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Victoria ranked 23rd for Chemistry in Canada and 703rd in the World with 2,784 publications made and 100,928 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Victoria ranked 17th for Business in Canada and 279th in the World with 2,072 publications made and 89,984 citations received. Main research topics: Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration, Project Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Marketing.
The University of Victoria ranked 18th for Mathematics in Canada and 262nd in the World with 1,642 publications made and 62,318 citations received. Main research topics: Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Victoria ranked 13th for Art & Design in Canada and 180th in the World with 1,582 publications made and 18,369 citations received. Main research topics: Creative Writing, Art History, Multimedia, Literature, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to topical rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science profiles.
The University of Victoria ranked 17th for Economics in Canada and 301st in the World with 1,196 publications made and 34,533 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Finance.
