Co-operative Education Program

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.

UVic’s Co-op program is one of Canada's largest and most diverse. Each year, students from more than 40 different programs areas complete more than 2,700 work term placements across Canada and around the world. Learn more about how co-op works.

Co-op students alternate academic terms with work terms and graduate with up to one year of practical work experience, giving them a network of valuable contacts and the skills to find a job that makes the best of their degree. Many co-op students find permanent employment with a former co-op employer.

If you have questions, please contact the fine arts co-op program office at hufacoop@uvic.ca or 250-721-8841.