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University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada
301–350th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Victoria

Basic information and contact details for the University of Victoria

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The University of Victoria (UVic), located in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is one of Canada’s top research universities.

It offers degree programmes to more than 20,000 students, 3,446 of them graduate students, with a current male to female ratio of 47:53.

UVic sits at the southern end of Vancouver Island, off Canada’s Pacific coast. It is 15 minutes away from the city’s downtown and a short distance from both Vancouver and the US border – Seattle is a 50 minute flight away.

With research strengths in several areas, including ocean science, engineering, maths, data science and computer science, as well as creativity and culture, the university lays claims to 47 faculty members (current and former) who are elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, the nation's highest academic honour for career achievement. It also boasts 36 faculty members who hold highly-prized Canada Research Chairs.

UVic is a young institution. It received degree-granting status in 1963, although its origins can be traced back to 1903, to the founding of Victoria College, an affiliate of McGill University in Montreal.

The university prides itself on having a culture of innovation, discovery and creativity. It also includes civic engagement as a key part of its mission, with faculty and students encouraged to work collaboratively with both community and international partners to address global issues.

With an extensive network of university partners, UVic offers 100 or so study abroad programmes in 25 countries around the world. Its Division of Continuing Studies, which emphasises individual courses for personal and professional development, serves an additional 16,000 students annually.

UVic students have access to a vast range of cultural attractions, including international film, music and art festivals. Popular outdoor pursuits include hiking, sailing, skiing and kayaking. Victoria’s mild climate (the area is home to the warmest winters in Canada) allows golfers and tennis fans to play outside sports all year long.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 29.6
Research Environment 37.1
Research Quality 81.7
Industry 65.8
International Outlook 86.5
202224262830201620172018201920202021202220232024202520.622.124.821.923.623.622.824.727.429.6

Breakdown via year: Teaching

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
8486889092949698202020222023202484.995.995.895.2

Breakdown via year: Overall

Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Victoria

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Student gender ratio
57 F : 43 M (1)
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International student percentage
19% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
24.9 (1)
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Student total
17573 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Victoria

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Physical Sciences151–175th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science201–250th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences301–400th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences201–250th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health251–300th

  • Other Health

Law126–150th

  • Law

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities301–400th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Education301–400th

  • Education

Engineering251–300th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology201–250th

  • Psychology