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University of Victoria (UVic)

Location

UVic Main Campus, Victoria Canada

Ranking

# 349QS World University Rankings

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93Undergraduate programs

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107Postgraduate programs

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About University of Victoria (UVic)

The University of Victoria is one of Canada's top research universities. It's renowned for research impact and dynamic learning opportunities. UVic is located in Victoria, British Columbia, on the edge of Canada's spectacular west coast - a gateway to the Pacific Rim.

It is consistently ranked North America's top university for published research based on international collaboration. It's also home to the world-leading Ocean Networks Canada, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, and the world's only joint Indigenous law program.

Strong partnerships connect UVic to communities at home and around the world. It's frequently honoured for its comprehensive academic programming. It is also known as Canada's best comprehensive university for preparing students for the global workplace. 

UVic is committed to global connections. Its faculty, staff and students partner with over 300 institutions in 70 countries.

About University of Victoria (UVic)

The University of Victoria is one of Canada's top research universities. It's renowned for research impact and dynamic learning opportunities. UVic is located in Victoria, British Columbia, on the edge of Canada's spectacular west coast - a gateway to the Pacific Rim.

It is consistently ranked North America's top university for published research based on international collaboration. It's also home to the world-leading Ocean Networks Canada, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, Institute for Integrated Energy Systems, and the world's only joint Indigenous law program.

Strong partnerships connect UVic to communities at home and around the world. It's frequently honoured for its comprehensive academic programming. It is also known as Canada's best comprehensive university for preparing students for the global workplace. 

UVic is committed to global connections. Its faculty, staff and students partner with over 300 institutions in 70 countries.

Available programs

The University of Victoria offers over 80 programs across eight faculties:

Peter B. Gustavson School of Business

Education

Engineering

Fine Arts

Human and Social Development

Humanities

Science

Social Sciences

English

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French

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Geography (BA)

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Geography (BSc)

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Germanic Studies

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Hispanic Studies

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History

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Linguistics (BA)

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Linguistics (BSc)

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Medieval Studies

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Music (BMus)

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Philosophy

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Theatre (BA)

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Theatre (BFA)

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Writing (BA)

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Writing (BFA)

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The University of Victoria’s Faculty of Graduate Studies is home to over 3500 students studying in over 160 graduate programs. 

Our research strengths include:

•      Culture and creativity

•      Data science and cyber physical systems

•      Environment, climate and energy

•      Global studies and social justice

•      Health and life sciences

•      Indigenous research

•      Ocean science and technology

•      Physical sciences and engineering, mathematics and computer science

English (Taught)

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French (Taught)

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University information

Bachelor

1270+
6+
90+

Master

620+
3+
6+
90+
17,134
81%
19%
3,328
62%
38%
850
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39%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

University of Victoria (UVic) is one of the top public universities in Victoria, Canada. It is ranked #349 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #299
  • 2014
    #=321
  • 2015
    #=290
  • 2016
    #=319
  • 2017
    #=325
  • 2018
    #=346
  • 2019
    #=359
  • 2020
    #364
  • 2021
    #370
  • 2022
    #=334
  • 2023
    #=359
  • 2024
    #322
  • 2025
    #349

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