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.
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University of Victoria (UVic) is one of the top Public universities in Victoria, Canada. It is ranked #=370 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=290
- 2016#=319
- 2017#=325
- 2018#=346
- 2019#=359
- 2020#364
- 2021#370
- 2022#=334
- 2023#=359
- 2024#322
- 2025#349
- 2026#=358
- 2027#=370
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=290
- 2016#=319
- 2017#=325
- 2018#=346
- 2019#=359
- 2020#364
- 2021#370
- 2022#=334
- 2023#=359
- 2024#322
- 2025#349
- 2026#=358
- 2027#=370
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