Dynamic learning
The world is interconnected and ever-evolving. We think learning should be too.
Dynamic learning is fuelled by research-inspired insights and hands-on experiences. The interplay of ideas and action gives our students a powerful edge of expertise.
Learning beyond the classroom
Our students learn by doing. Some work with First Nations communities, in international village settings and in wilderness protected areas. Others tackle global innovation challenges or collaborate on ground-breaking research.
"I kept saying 'I can't believe I'm in class right now,' when we were hiking through a national park, talking to locals in a village or wandering through a palace. I realized the value of experiential learning opportunities like these. Instead of simply learning about topics, we saw them first-hand and had the opportunity to engage with them."
—Geography student Julia Bennett, about the geography department’s India Field School.
Co-operative education
With more than 4,200 placements each year, we have one of Canada’s largest university co-operative education programs. Co-op integrates academic studies with relevant paid work experience in more than 40 academic areas.
Close to half of eligible UVic undergraduates take part in co-op and graduate with experience in their field. 75 per cent of our co-op students graduate with job offers.
Undergraduate research awards
Every year, 100 undergraduates from different faculties participate in the Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards (JCURA) program. Each student pursues independent research with the guidance of a faculty supervisor. They gain direct research experience and a deeper understanding of their field.
Field schools
Field schools provide a transformative learning experience for students and faculty. This hands-on experience allows our students to fully appreciate the practical side of research and data analysis.
Our students travel, conduct research and work with local and international communities under the close supervision of faculty members.
President’s Beyond Borders Fund
Our President’s Beyond Borders Fund encourages students to work and study abroad. We provide funding for students travelling in the Asia-Pacific region, including support for internships, field schools and co-op placements.
LATHE graduate certificate program
The Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (LATHE) program prepares graduate students for an academic career in higher education. LATHE students build their teaching portfolios and gain relevant experience while they earn their graduate degree. Instruction is guided by the latest research in the psychology of learning and instruction.
Student stories
Driving sustainability forward
Akash Mohanty is one of a dozen students driving sustainability forward on Vancouver Island through the University of Victoria’s Sustainability Scholars program, a unique graduate program that offers...
Brain injury after overdose
UVic researcher Mauricio A. Garcia-Barrera is leading an effort to shine the light on an epidemic¬ underlying the toxic drug crisis¬—brain injury after overdose.
UVic geologist wins Kyoto Prize for research
University of Victoria Adjunct Professor Paul Hoffman has won the Kyoto Prize for his tenacious research of Earth’s geological history.
The power of Indigenous podcasts
Thanks to technology, entire generations are unearthing communities of like-minded people. Podcasting as a storytelling form has been around since the early 2000s, as MP3 audio file technology became...
Learning in motion
When we give our students the opportunity to take their learning outside the classroom, they put their innovation into action. They engage directly in problem solving, gain career-relevant expertise and experience deep personal growth.