Why choose UVic?
At the University of Victoria (UVic), you’ll find an extraordinary academic environment, hands-on learning opportunities, and a drive to make an impact on the world around us. Here, you don't just learn; you learn by doing.
Discover your edge at UVic.
Hands-on learning
At UVic you’ll learn by doing. Peer through microscopes, gaze at the stars, dig into the past, and contemplate the future.
Join one of Canada's largest co-op programs, get hands-on experience through field schools and practicums, or go on exchange with one of our more than 300 partner universities.
Campus and community
As you study hard and tackle new challenges, our campus's 200 acres of green space—just 10 minutes from the beach—will help you find balance in your busy university life. As a medium-sized university, we’re big enough to make an impact globally, but small enough to have a great community feel.
Facts & figures
Canadian comprehensive university for graduate employability
IN CANADIAN COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITIES
Maclean’s 2022WORLD’S FIRST INDIGENOUS LAW DEGREE PROGRAM
SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA
Want to learn more?
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