Vancouver Island University ranked 58th in Canada, 2351st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 12 research topics. Vancouver Island University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,030 academic publications and 39,512 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
Vancouver Island University ranked 69th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 3622nd in the World with 1,258 publications made and 23,125 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Vancouver Island University ranked 56th for Environmental Science in Canada and 3250th in the World with 1,232 publications made and 29,236 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Paleontology.
Vancouver Island University ranked 58th for Biology in Canada and 3673rd in the World with 1,151 publications made and 28,241 citations received. Main research topics: Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Zoology.
Vancouver Island University ranked 63rd for Medicine in Canada and 3852nd in the World with 826 publications made and 17,026 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery.
Vancouver Island University ranked 67th for Computer Science in Canada and 4326th in the World with 693 publications made and 12,877 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Library and Information science.
Vancouver Island University ranked 65th for Engineering in Canada and 4661st in the World with 635 publications made and 11,111 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Psychology in Canada and 3760th in the World with 574 publications made and 9,493 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Vancouver Island University ranked 67th for Physics in Canada and 4375th in the World with 551 publications made and 9,861 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Vancouver Island University ranked 60th for Chemistry in Canada and 4415th in the World with 539 publications made and 12,609 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Vancouver Island University ranked 64th for Business in Canada and 3458th in the World with 398 publications made and 8,664 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Vancouver Island University ranked 67th for Mathematics in Canada and 4446th in the World with 364 publications made and 6,861 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
Vancouver Island University ranked 68th for Economics in Canada and 3649th in the World with 353 publications made and 5,101 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
Vancouver Island University ranked 60th for Art & Design in Canada and 2577th in the World with 282 publications made and 4,468 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History.
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.
