# University of Victoria academic rankings

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> Updated: 2026-10-20T17:00:00.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

The University of Victoria (UVic) has been ranked as the second-best mid-sized university in Canada in Maclean’s magazine’s 2027 annual rankings. This category includes institutions with 10,000 to 30,000 full-time students. UVic placed second in this group, trailing only Simon Fraser University.

The evaluation utilized four primary criteria: student resources and support (32%), student experience and success (28%), faculty quality (25%), and reputation (15%). Within its peer group, UVic achieved first place in Canada for research impact and secured second place for medical-science grants, scholarships, and bursaries.

Lisa Kalynchuk, UVic’s vice-president of research and innovation, stated that the results reflect the “strength of the university’s research community.” Additionally, acting president Robina Thomas noted how the university’s Pacific Northwest setting influences its identity and opportunities.

## Claims

- Maclean’s magazine ranked the University of Victoria second among Canadian mid-sized universities in its 2027 rankings. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- UVic ranked first in Canada for research impact among mid-sized universities. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- UVic ranked second in Canada for medical-science grants, scholarships, and bursaries. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Mid-sized institutions are defined as having between 10,000 and 30,000 full-time students. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The ranking criteria included student resources and support (32%), student experience and success (28%), faculty quality (25%), and reputation (15%). (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Vancouver Island University ranked 22nd among small-sized universities. (corroborated by 8 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: University of Victoria ranked second among Canadian mid-sized universities

The University of Victoria has been ranked the second-best mid-sized university in Canada by Maclean’s magazine for 2027, leading in research impact among its peer group.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-victoria-ranked-second-among-canadian-mid-sized-universities

### 2026-10-18: Victoria University and University of Victoria earn top national rankings

Victoria University ranked second in Uganda’s NCHE institutional report, while the University of Victoria was named Canada’s second-best mid-sized university by Maclean’s magazine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/victoria-university-and-university-of-victoria-earn-top-national-rankings

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