Earn while you learn
Through co-operative education (co-op), you can try different jobs, earn a salary, meet employers and gain relevant experience—all during your UVic degree!
Seeking Executive Director to lead our team
After more than 30 years of championing hands-on learning at UVic, our Executive Director is retiring. We're looking for a leader to continue to advance UVic's commitment to co-operative education and career readiness.
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Student experiences
Tanvir Kahlon (software engineering)
As someone who is passionate about problem solving and design, Tanvir Kahlon (he/him) knew he wanted to study at a university where he could be challenged. The international student from India was...
India Edwards (recreation and health education)
As someone who is passionate about holistic health care, recreation and health education student India Edwards (she/they) was looking for a co-op position where she could make a difference. She...
Liam Shatzel (computer science)
When Liam Shatzel (he/him) was choosing a university, he zeroed in on UVic's co-op program in computer science. The chance to put his skills into action during his degree was a deciding factor, and...
Sebastian Leroux (biology)
When UVic biology student Sebastian Leroux (he/him) was looking for a co-op position, he was also looking for a way to make a difference. As someone who is passionate about sustainability, he found...
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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.