Vancouver Island University

| Rank 3455 | Score 57.22 |
Recognized, Verified

Top Country #64

Top North America #816

Top World #3,455

About Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University, located in Canada, is known for its commitment to providing quality education and research opportunities. Established in 1969, it offers a diverse range of programs, particularly in arts, sciences, and business. With a global rank of 3861 and a score of 53.55, the university emphasizes experiential learning and community engagement, fostering a vibrant campus environment. Vancouver Island University is dedicated to preparing students for success in their future careers through innovative programs and research initiatives. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Vancouver Island University Rankings 2027

Verified Institution | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
57.22
Global Rank
#3,455
Regional Rank
#816
Country Rank
#64
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Vancouver Island University Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Vancouver Island University’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

65.5

Campus Safety & Security Measures

70

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

62

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

55

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

58.5

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

53

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

60

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

52

Industry & Employer Recognitions

49.5

Institutional Awards

50

National & Regional Recognitions

51

Student Awards & Competitions

48

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

57

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

58

Graduate Employment Rate

61

Industry Partnerships & Internships

56.5

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

54

Quality of Employment

59

Global Standing & Recognition

53.5

National Recognition & Standing

52

Peer & Academic Reputation

54

Ranking Trends & Improvements

51.5

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

55

International Reputation & Recognition

53

International Student Support

57

International Students & Faculty

56

Multicultural Campus Environment

55.5

Student & Faculty Mobility

54.5

Global Research Collaboration

52

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

50

Open Science & Accessibility

51.5

Research Impact & Excellence

53.5

Research Integrity & Quality

55

Research Output & Scale

54

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

54.5

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

57

Accreditation & Recognitions

59

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

58.5

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

59.5

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

58

Faculty-Student Ratio

60

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

57

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

54.5

Internships & Industry Exposure

56

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

60.5

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

61.5

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

62

Student Support Services

58

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

58

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

57

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

56.5

Online Learning & Digital Services

54.5

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

52.5

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

54

Social Media Presence & Influence

56

Website Performance & Speed

55.5

Website Quality & User Experience

55

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

53.5

Website Security & Technical Compliance

59

AI, Analytics & Automation

54

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

55.5

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

56.5

E-Learning & Online Education

56

igital Learning Ecosystem

55

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

56

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

57

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

58

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

55.5

Institutional Maturity & Stability

56

Program & Degree Portfolio

57.5

Student Population & Academic Scale

59

Academic Experience Feedback

60.5

Campus Life & Student Engagement

61

Retention & Student Continuity

60

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

62

Student Support & Responsiveness

59

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

58.5

Vancouver Island University Historical Rankings

Track Vancouver Island University's performance across previous UNIRANKS ranking editions and discover how its institutional performance has evolved over time. Compare historical scores, ranking positions, and long-term trends across multiple ranking indicators.

Historical ranking data for Vancouver Island University

Historical ranking scores and positions
Year Score Rank
1982 NA #3842
1983 NA #3853
1984 NA #3855
1985 NA #3850
1986 NA #3754
1987 NA #3754
1988 NA #3743
1989 NA #3754
1990 NA #3716
1991 NA #3754
1992 NA #3754
1993 NA #3865
1994 NA #3754
1995 NA #3754
1996 NA #3754
1997 NA #3737
1998 NA #3754
1999 NA #3754
2000 NA #3935
2001 NA #3930
2002 NA #4010
2003 NA #4005
2004 NA #4095
2005 NA #4000
2006 NA #3824
2007 NA #3819
2008 NA #3814
2009 NA #3827
2010 NA #3930
2011 NA #3925
2012 NA #4072
2013 NA #3921
2014 NA #3928
2015 NA #3797
2016 NA #3070
2017 NA #3137
2018 NA #3137
2019 NA #6115
2020 NA #6084
2021 NA #6650
2022 NA #5194
2023 56 #3278
2024 56.18 #3278
2025 53.55 #3839
2026 53.55 #3839
2027 57.55 #3860

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Housing availability, eligibility, application dates, and costs vary. Check the university’s official accommodation information as early as possible.

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