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As an international student, the University of Victoria (UVic) is a place you'll feel supported in your transition to university life in Canada. You'll be inspired by the global campus community and gain employment skills and experience while you learn. Place your career goals within reach at a beautiful and supportive west coast campus.

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Want to test out career options? UVic's co-op paid work program lets you put your classroom learning into practice. Build your professional network as you gain work experience and teamwork skills.

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We’re not the biggest, but our heartbeat is the strongest. Our west coast location means mountains, ocean and forest all within minutes of campus. You’ll also find festivals, restaurants and a busy city life. Find what inspires you in the city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

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Who you become begins with where you grow. UVic's clubs, course unions, recreation resources and student mentorship programs are here to help you feel supported. With a diverse community of students from around the globe, you’ll gain new insights and build lifelong connections.

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"My co-op experience has been transformative, shaping my professional and personal growth.”
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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.