As a University of Victoria (UVic) student, you’ll be studying at one of the best universities in Canada.
UVic is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s leading research universities and ranks in the Times Higher Education elite global list of the top 200 universities, which includes approximately one per cent of the world’s best institutions. You will get to experience a Canadian university as an international student, with access to all the school facilities, such as the gym and library. As a member of our student community, you can relax in a pub, do homework at one of our busy cafes, or go to a movie at Cinecenta, our campus movie theatre.
UVic highlights
- Consistently ranked one of Canada’s top “comprehensive universities”
- Offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in 10 academic faculties, and is renowned for leading research in oceans, climate, sustainability and Indigenous studies
- Student population: 22,000+
- International students from 100+ countries
- Located 15 minutes to downtown Victoria; 15 minutes to the beach
- Active student community: 35 sports clubs and 150 student clubs
Campus facilities and services
- Gym – Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities (CARSA)
- Library and bookstore
- Cafeterias, restaurants and cafes
- Computer labs
- Pharmacy and dentist
- Hiking trails, gardens and natural spaces
- Movie theatre and student theatre
- Multifaith Centre
- Bus depot with service throughout Victoria
- Campus security office with 24/7 service
Academic faculties
- Business
- Education
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Fine Arts
- Graduate Studies
- Health
- Humanities
- Law
- Science
- Social Sciences
Rankings and reputation
IN CANADA FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
OF GRADUATING STUDENTS FIND JOBS
SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA