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Reach farther

Build a diverse skillset and a lifetime of opportunity. Be inspired to reach farther than you dreamed possible from the comfort of a stunning and supportive west coast campus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why should students choose UVic?

The University of Victoria (UVic) is a place to build tech, industry, government, local and international connections. You'll be inspired by the global campus community and gain employment experience while you learn. Align your values with your career goals and push the boundaries of possibility. 

Global reach, international recognition

UVic is ranked #5 in the world for climate action and #2 for contributions to sustainable cities and communities. Get a world-class education and make meaningful impact at one of Canada’s top-ranked universities.

West coast living

Fresh thinking needs fresh air. Located in the #1 small city in the world, UVic's lush coastal campus is minutes away from forest, mountains and ocean. (Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024)

Stand out from the crowd

Earn while you learn and graduate career-ready at the #2 comprehensive university in Canada. (Maclean’s University Rankings 2025)

Push the boundaries of possibility at UVic.

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Learn more about what UVic has to offer. Join us at an upcoming event to get the answers you need and find out where a degree from UVic can take you.

 

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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.