Vancouver Island University ranked 61st in Canada, 2571st in the global 2024 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 1,657 academic publications and 26,959 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 3425th in the World with 1,057 publications made and 16,077 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Philosophy.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 12 |
| 1992 | 6 | 17 |
| 1993 | 7 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 20 |
| 1995 | 1 | 23 |
| 1996 | 13 | 29 |
| 1997 | 13 | 25 |
| 1998 | 8 | 30 |
| 1999 | 7 | 30 |
| 2000 | 9 | 48 |
| 2001 | 18 | 85 |
| 2002 | 12 | 91 |
| 2003 | 17 | 90 |
| 2004 | 12 | 105 |
| 2005 | 22 | 141 |
| 2006 | 23 | 169 |
| 2007 | 30 | 224 |
| 2008 | 27 | 288 |
| 2009 | 26 | 358 |
| 2010 | 38 | 413 |
| 2011 | 28 | 502 |
| 2012 | 28 | 585 |
| 2013 | 35 | 670 |
| 2014 | 46 | 707 |
| 2015 | 50 | 824 |
| 2016 | 58 | 830 |
| 2017 | 70 | 791 |
| 2018 | 55 | 935 |
| 2019 | 61 | 1165 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1353 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1719 |
| 2022 | 62 | 1635 |
| 2023 | 88 | 1628 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 57th for Environmental Science in Canada and 3140th in the World with 1,023 publications made and 20,272 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Paleontology.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 17 |
| 1992 | 11 | 28 |
| 1993 | 6 | 33 |
| 1994 | 3 | 28 |
| 1995 | 2 | 35 |
| 1996 | 8 | 37 |
| 1997 | 19 | 30 |
| 1998 | 2 | 52 |
| 1999 | 5 | 44 |
| 2000 | 11 | 63 |
| 2001 | 22 | 111 |
| 2002 | 8 | 114 |
| 2003 | 10 | 128 |
| 2004 | 17 | 150 |
| 2005 | 22 | 207 |
| 2006 | 17 | 211 |
| 2007 | 29 | 280 |
| 2008 | 31 | 382 |
| 2009 | 23 | 421 |
| 2010 | 32 | 532 |
| 2011 | 21 | 601 |
| 2012 | 34 | 715 |
| 2013 | 37 | 766 |
| 2014 | 48 | 875 |
| 2015 | 53 | 970 |
| 2016 | 42 | 1004 |
| 2017 | 47 | 959 |
| 2018 | 63 | 1186 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1466 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1731 |
| 2021 | 67 | 2075 |
| 2022 | 69 | 2043 |
| 2023 | 88 | 1968 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 58th for Biology in Canada and 3619th in the World with 954 publications made and 19,598 citations received. Main research topics: Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 | 27 |
| 1993 | 6 | 36 |
| 1994 | 2 | 28 |
| 1995 | 3 | 37 |
| 1996 | 8 | 34 |
| 1997 | 19 | 30 |
| 1998 | 5 | 56 |
| 1999 | 6 | 44 |
| 2000 | 10 | 64 |
| 2001 | 18 | 110 |
| 2002 | 8 | 115 |
| 2003 | 9 | 130 |
| 2004 | 17 | 155 |
| 2005 | 17 | 209 |
| 2006 | 15 | 220 |
| 2007 | 25 | 269 |
| 2008 | 30 | 391 |
| 2009 | 23 | 426 |
| 2010 | 28 | 549 |
| 2011 | 16 | 619 |
| 2012 | 26 | 726 |
| 2013 | 32 | 733 |
| 2014 | 40 | 863 |
| 2015 | 54 | 940 |
| 2016 | 36 | 938 |
| 2017 | 47 | 914 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1142 |
| 2019 | 50 | 1414 |
| 2020 | 57 | 1625 |
| 2021 | 48 | 1917 |
| 2022 | 65 | 1908 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1930 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Biology.
Medicine rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 62nd for Medicine in Canada and 3679th in the World with 675 publications made and 11,770 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | 11 | 13 |
| 1993 | 3 | 20 |
| 1994 | 3 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 | 22 |
| 1996 | 4 | 18 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 | 21 |
| 1999 | 5 | 20 |
| 2000 | 7 | 31 |
| 2001 | 7 | 60 |
| 2002 | 3 | 54 |
| 2003 | 8 | 68 |
| 2004 | 10 | 86 |
| 2005 | 18 | 120 |
| 2006 | 17 | 137 |
| 2007 | 15 | 184 |
| 2008 | 21 | 232 |
| 2009 | 21 | 284 |
| 2010 | 20 | 376 |
| 2011 | 9 | 411 |
| 2012 | 19 | 462 |
| 2013 | 21 | 467 |
| 2014 | 27 | 562 |
| 2015 | 22 | 582 |
| 2016 | 30 | 577 |
| 2017 | 30 | 546 |
| 2018 | 39 | 646 |
| 2019 | 39 | 788 |
| 2020 | 48 | 996 |
| 2021 | 38 | 1257 |
| 2022 | 53 | 1249 |
| 2023 | 72 | 1223 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Medicine.
Computer Science rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 67th for Computer Science in Canada and 4172nd in the World with 559 publications made and 9,358 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Library and Information science.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 19 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 | 4 | 11 |
| 2000 | 5 | 27 |
| 2001 | 3 | 32 |
| 2002 | 9 | 47 |
| 2003 | 4 | 46 |
| 2004 | 9 | 57 |
| 2005 | 12 | 85 |
| 2006 | 12 | 97 |
| 2007 | 13 | 121 |
| 2008 | 14 | 145 |
| 2009 | 22 | 185 |
| 2010 | 21 | 219 |
| 2011 | 13 | 234 |
| 2012 | 13 | 298 |
| 2013 | 15 | 359 |
| 2014 | 26 | 387 |
| 2015 | 28 | 365 |
| 2016 | 35 | 440 |
| 2017 | 29 | 370 |
| 2018 | 38 | 483 |
| 2019 | 33 | 515 |
| 2020 | 31 | 662 |
| 2021 | 22 | 803 |
| 2022 | 28 | 853 |
| 2023 | 68 | 853 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 65th for Engineering in Canada and 4465th in the World with 512 publications made and 8,011 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Acoustical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | 5 | 19 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 |
| 1994 | 2 | 23 |
| 1995 | 2 | 25 |
| 1996 | 3 | 25 |
| 1997 | 3 | 16 |
| 1998 | 1 | 30 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 |
| 2000 | 6 | 38 |
| 2001 | 9 | 59 |
| 2002 | 8 | 47 |
| 2003 | 5 | 57 |
| 2004 | 6 | 56 |
| 2005 | 6 | 82 |
| 2006 | 7 | 89 |
| 2007 | 21 | 120 |
| 2008 | 17 | 162 |
| 2009 | 13 | 180 |
| 2010 | 15 | 221 |
| 2011 | 13 | 210 |
| 2012 | 9 | 323 |
| 2013 | 20 | 325 |
| 2014 | 33 | 392 |
| 2015 | 29 | 378 |
| 2016 | 19 | 398 |
| 2017 | 28 | 394 |
| 2018 | 31 | 499 |
| 2019 | 36 | 567 |
| 2020 | 31 | 680 |
| 2021 | 25 | 828 |
| 2022 | 36 | 861 |
| 2023 | 44 | 920 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Engineering.
Psychology rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Psychology in Canada and 3555th in the World with 463 publications made and 6,379 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 2 | 14 |
| 2000 | 3 | 14 |
| 2001 | 3 | 19 |
| 2002 | 3 | 27 |
| 2003 | 5 | 22 |
| 2004 | 6 | 34 |
| 2005 | 12 | 49 |
| 2006 | 10 | 59 |
| 2007 | 7 | 82 |
| 2008 | 10 | 106 |
| 2009 | 12 | 151 |
| 2010 | 13 | 190 |
| 2011 | 11 | 231 |
| 2012 | 16 | 245 |
| 2013 | 15 | 305 |
| 2014 | 19 | 318 |
| 2015 | 23 | 379 |
| 2016 | 25 | 386 |
| 2017 | 24 | 334 |
| 2018 | 33 | 373 |
| 2019 | 35 | 436 |
| 2020 | 37 | 572 |
| 2021 | 24 | 707 |
| 2022 | 39 | 686 |
| 2023 | 60 | 742 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Psychology.
Chemistry rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 59th for Chemistry in Canada and 4290th in the World with 451 publications made and 10,246 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 |
| 1992 | 6 | 23 |
| 1993 | 3 | 23 |
| 1994 | 1 | 22 |
| 1995 | 2 | 33 |
| 1996 | 3 | 25 |
| 1997 | 5 | 17 |
| 1998 | 1 | 30 |
| 1999 | 5 | 24 |
| 2000 | 3 | 30 |
| 2001 | 12 | 57 |
| 2002 | 3 | 44 |
| 2003 | 4 | 56 |
| 2004 | 8 | 65 |
| 2005 | 4 | 94 |
| 2006 | 7 | 104 |
| 2007 | 11 | 136 |
| 2008 | 19 | 169 |
| 2009 | 9 | 173 |
| 2010 | 11 | 217 |
| 2011 | 8 | 242 |
| 2012 | 10 | 305 |
| 2013 | 21 | 317 |
| 2014 | 23 | 396 |
| 2015 | 24 | 410 |
| 2016 | 16 | 435 |
| 2017 | 22 | 421 |
| 2018 | 32 | 577 |
| 2019 | 18 | 671 |
| 2020 | 27 | 822 |
| 2021 | 20 | 940 |
| 2022 | 31 | 1044 |
| 2023 | 47 | 1050 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Chemistry.
Physics rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 64th for Physics in Canada and 4236th in the World with 450 publications made and 6,850 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | 2 | 14 |
| 1993 | 0 | 14 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 |
| 1995 | 2 | 22 |
| 1996 | 3 | 22 |
| 1997 | 2 | 16 |
| 1998 | 0 | 26 |
| 1999 | 3 | 23 |
| 2000 | 4 | 28 |
| 2001 | 6 | 50 |
| 2002 | 7 | 46 |
| 2003 | 7 | 49 |
| 2004 | 10 | 58 |
| 2005 | 5 | 78 |
| 2006 | 7 | 92 |
| 2007 | 17 | 110 |
| 2008 | 14 | 134 |
| 2009 | 12 | 153 |
| 2010 | 12 | 191 |
| 2011 | 12 | 209 |
| 2012 | 13 | 313 |
| 2013 | 23 | 349 |
| 2014 | 27 | 367 |
| 2015 | 26 | 400 |
| 2016 | 18 | 392 |
| 2017 | 23 | 386 |
| 2018 | 30 | 503 |
| 2019 | 25 | 511 |
| 2020 | 31 | 648 |
| 2021 | 23 | 761 |
| 2022 | 24 | 745 |
| 2023 | 43 | 809 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Physics.
Business rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 62nd for Business in Canada and 3211th in the World with 346 publications made and 6,277 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 | 15 |
| 2002 | 0 | 18 |
| 2003 | 2 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | 8 | 29 |
| 2006 | 9 | 46 |
| 2007 | 13 | 77 |
| 2008 | 11 | 105 |
| 2009 | 17 | 122 |
| 2010 | 18 | 141 |
| 2011 | 15 | 173 |
| 2012 | 13 | 208 |
| 2013 | 14 | 236 |
| 2014 | 19 | 269 |
| 2015 | 20 | 313 |
| 2016 | 24 | 319 |
| 2017 | 13 | 282 |
| 2018 | 21 | 289 |
| 2019 | 22 | 358 |
| 2020 | 17 | 471 |
| 2021 | 24 | 642 |
| 2022 | 18 | 616 |
| 2023 | 20 | 594 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 66th for Mathematics in Canada and 4095th in the World with 322 publications made and 5,815 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 | 2 | 20 |
| 2002 | 3 | 23 |
| 2003 | 5 | 18 |
| 2004 | 5 | 26 |
| 2005 | 4 | 34 |
| 2006 | 8 | 47 |
| 2007 | 7 | 72 |
| 2008 | 10 | 81 |
| 2009 | 20 | 91 |
| 2010 | 14 | 114 |
| 2011 | 10 | 162 |
| 2012 | 13 | 183 |
| 2013 | 20 | 228 |
| 2014 | 13 | 255 |
| 2015 | 20 | 269 |
| 2016 | 13 | 248 |
| 2017 | 11 | 223 |
| 2018 | 22 | 279 |
| 2019 | 23 | 268 |
| 2020 | 25 | 393 |
| 2021 | 13 | 454 |
| 2022 | 16 | 450 |
| 2023 | 22 | 467 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Canada ranking | North America ranking | World rank |
| Math Teachers | 63 | 942 | 3069 |
| Statistics | 65 | 862 | 4133 |
Economics rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 69th for Economics in Canada and 3344th in the World with 306 publications made and 3,673 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 | 3 | 15 |
| 2005 | 3 | 25 |
| 2006 | 7 | 26 |
| 2007 | 10 | 48 |
| 2008 | 9 | 63 |
| 2009 | 16 | 93 |
| 2010 | 11 | 98 |
| 2011 | 10 | 130 |
| 2012 | 15 | 144 |
| 2013 | 14 | 184 |
| 2014 | 15 | 197 |
| 2015 | 19 | 227 |
| 2016 | 17 | 241 |
| 2017 | 14 | 214 |
| 2018 | 17 | 235 |
| 2019 | 22 | 264 |
| 2020 | 16 | 348 |
| 2021 | 26 | 499 |
| 2022 | 23 | 420 |
| 2023 | 19 | 419 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Vancouver Island University ranked 61st for Art & Design in Canada and 2557th in the World with 242 publications made and 2,652 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 | 10 |
| 2001 | 4 | 20 |
| 2002 | 9 | 18 |
| 2003 | 6 | 24 |
| 2004 | 3 | 20 |
| 2005 | 5 | 35 |
| 2006 | 4 | 46 |
| 2007 | 5 | 46 |
| 2008 | 6 | 78 |
| 2009 | 6 | 53 |
| 2010 | 1 | 61 |
| 2011 | 7 | 66 |
| 2012 | 5 | 100 |
| 2013 | 5 | 80 |
| 2014 | 12 | 116 |
| 2015 | 9 | 116 |
| 2016 | 13 | 130 |
| 2017 | 22 | 95 |
| 2018 | 13 | 116 |
| 2019 | 15 | 145 |
| 2020 | 14 | 182 |
| 2021 | 15 | 190 |
| 2022 | 13 | 235 |
| 2023 | 13 | 192 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Vancouver Island University in various areas of Art & Design.
