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Kate Moran stands on coast smiling at camera

Pioneer in ocean science

Kate Moran is one of the newest appointees to the Order of Canada

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Making an impact

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Let us show you around

There’s nothing quite like visiting our campus. We’ll guide you through forested paths and innovative facilities as you consider your future here. Book a tour today.

ONC artist-in-residence Neil Griffin.

A deep-sea whale fall

2023 ONC artist-in-residence Neil Griffin explores the science and mystery of what happens after whale death.

Dr. Mina Hoorfar.

UVic faculty receives national award

Dr. Mina Hoorfar, Dean, Engineering and Computer Science receives prestigious Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award for 2023.

Look forward from here

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Undergraduate studies

UVic offers undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions.

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Graduate studies

UVic is home to over 3,500 students studying in over 160 graduate programs, with a reputation for quality and innovation that’s respected around the world.

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Rankings & reputation

#1

Canadian comprehensive university for graduate employability

#1

IN CANADA FOR MAKING RESEARCH ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

#1

IN NORTH AMERICA FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION

TOP 10

SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA

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