Vancouver Island University ranked 59th in Canada, 2540th in the global 2025 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 1,939 academic publications and 36,844 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 3594th in the World with 1,213 publications made and 21,682 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Vancouver Island University ranked 56th for Environmental Science in Canada and 3210th in the World with 1,187 publications made and 27,381 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Paleontology.
Vancouver Island University ranked 57th for Biology in Canada and 3654th in the World with 1,099 publications made and 26,284 citations received. Main research topics: Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany.
Vancouver Island University ranked 63rd for Medicine in Canada and 3823rd in the World with 783 publications made and 15,735 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery.
Vancouver Island University ranked 68th for Computer Science in Canada and 4360th in the World with 651 publications made and 11,856 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 4655th in the World with 599 publications made and 10,280 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Psychology in Canada and 3735th in the World with 546 publications made and 8,633 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Physics in Canada and 4363rd in the World with 516 publications made and 9,126 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 4426th in the World with 502 publications made and 11,610 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Vancouver Island University ranked 63rd for Business in Canada and 3438th in the World with 383 publications made and 8,238 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Vancouver Island University ranked 68th for Mathematics in Canada and 4425th in the World with 358 publications made and 6,431 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
Vancouver Island University ranked 68th for Economics in Canada and 3608th in the World with 349 publications made and 4,814 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
Vancouver Island University ranked 60th for Art & Design in Canada and 2531st in the World with 274 publications made and 4,225 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.
