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Undergraduate admissions

Experience a welcoming community, world-class facilities and hands-on learning for career success at the University of Victoria’s beautiful West Coast campus.

Get career-ready, your way 

UVic is among Canada’s top universities for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2025). Choose from 130 undergraduate programs, get paid work experience in one of the country’s largest co-op programs, and graduate career-ready. 

2
COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY IN CANADA
Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings 2025
5
UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
1
VICTORIA RANKED BEST SMALL CITY IN THE WORLD
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
70
OF CO-OP STUDENTS RECEIVE A JOB OFFER BEFORE THEY GRADUATE
Based on the 2023-2024 academic year

Small school feel, big school advantage

Thrive in a close-knit community with professors who support you. Test-drive your career with co-op, learn in field schools or go on exchange at one of our 140+ partner universities.

See your unique future at UVic

Build your personalized guide to programs, student life and more.

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“The programs are diverse, and the community is incredibly respectful and inclusive. UVic is full of opportunities that help you grow as a student and as a person. Without a doubt—UVic is the route!”
Explore our 130 programs.
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Destination UVic for international students

Don't miss this webinar! Hear from current students, discover funding options and learn why UVic is known for its innovative programs and global connections.

Tour our campus

Discover the beauty of the UVic campus—take a virtual tour from anywhere or join us in person for an on-campus experience.

Launch Experience

Want to learn more?

Our recruiters are your main resource for UVic information. Don’t be shy about getting in touch!

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.