University of Victoria Rankings

#1 among comprehensive universities in Canada that have significant research activity and a range of undergraduate and graduate programs by Maclean’s Magazine 2022

#11 globally and first in Canada among universities less than 50 years old by THE

#11 for Master of Global Business- International Management in North America (2021)

#17 in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA Index

top 200 universities in Times Higher Education, which includes approximately one per cent of the world’s best institutions

The Gustavson School of Business is accredited by:

  • AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
  • The European Foundation for Management Development through its European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
  • The dual accreditation achievement places the Gustavson School of Business among the top tier business schools in the world

Please visit the University of Victoria home page and the Gustavson School of Business home page for more information.

Take an interactive campus tour:

The City of Victoria

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.  Named one of the “Best Cities in the World to Live”, Victoria boasts a mild climate year round and access to four seasons of activities. It is easily accessible by air and sea. Students need only take a 14 minute flight from Vancouver.  It is a safe, attractive city and a world famous tourist destination. You will discover a rich and well-preserved heritage, a thriving arts and entertainment scene and endless outdoor activities. So, whatever your interest -education, career or lifestyle – Victoria offers an abundance of opportunities.

Check out the Tourism Victoria website for more information.

On-Campus Housing

Both ISIBM and SGBS include on-campus housing. Students will have their own private bedroom with a desk, bed, window and storage. They share a full kitchen, two washrooms and living/dining area with three other students. Each kitchen has two fridges, a stove, a dishwasher and dining room table and chairs. Card-operated laundry facilities are located nearby. The on-campus housing is located 5 minutes from classrooms, restaurants, cafes and all other campus services.