Making an impact

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Discover UVic: June 12

If you're considering undergraduate studies at UVic, join us for an online Discover UVic event and learn what it's like to be a UVic student.

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Marine fossil record reveals climate insights

A new study finds marine plankton can serve as an early alert system when monitoring the impact of climate change on our oceans.

Cheko’nien House - one of UVic's new student residence buildings.

UVic reaches STARS Platinum rating

UVic has become one of only 14 post-secondary institutions in the world to reach a STARS Platinum sustainability rating. Read how sustainability is integrated in everything we do.

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.

Undergraduate programs How to apply

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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.

Graduate programs Apply online

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Territory acknowledgement

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

Indigenous initiatives