Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Victoria. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 19 | $6,174 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 15 | $6,174 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 15 | $6,174 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $6,174 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 12 | $6,174 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 10 | $6,174 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 10 | $6,174 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 8 | $6,174 | See → |
| Social sciences | 8 | $6,174 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $6,174 | See → |
| Business & management | 4 | $16,012 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $18,395 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $6,174 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $6,174 | See → |
Costs and entry
2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Victoria
The job market for the University of Victoria's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Canada.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Victoria cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $6,174 a year. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $18,395, humanities & languages $6,174.
How is the University of Victoria ranked?
The University of Victoria is ranked #358 by QS (2026), #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world.
What IELTS score does the University of Victoria need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Victoria offer?
129 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (19), arts, design & creative studies (15) and education & teaching (15).
Shortlisting the University of Victoria?
Compare its courses side by side with other universities, or let UNIFER handle your applications for one flat fee.
Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Victoria's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025.