University of Victoria (UVic)

3800 Finnerty Road, Greater Victoria

  • #349 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 17,134Total Students
  • 850Faculty
  • 3,328Int'l Students

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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

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.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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

Student & Staff

Total students
17,134

19%
81%

International students
3,328

38%
62%

Total faculty staff
850

333
517

Total students
17,134

19%
81%

International students
3,328

38%
62%

Total faculty staff
850

517
333
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

UVic Main Campus,

3800 Finnerty Road , Greater Victoria , British Columbia , Canada , V8P 5C2

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