Designated English speaking countries

If your first language isn’t English, you must provide proof of English proficiency. You're exempt from this if you:

Have lived in a designated English speaking country for at least three years prior to applying to UVic
Have a degree from a designated English speaking country

English speaking countries:

Anguilla
Antigua
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Virgin Islands
Canada
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Falkland Islands
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guyana
Ireland (Republic of)
Jamaica
Kenya
Liberia
Malawi
Malta
Mauritius
Montserrat
Namibia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Pacific Islands (American Samoa, Baker Island, Chatham Islands, Cook Islands, Line Islands, Marianas Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands)
Panama Canal Zone
Puerto Rico (case by case)
Ryukyu Islands
Seychelles
Singapore
South Africa (case by case)
Helena
Kitts & Nevis
Lucia
Vincent
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Wales)
United States of America
Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe

If you have a general question about the application process or studying at UVic, get in touch with your UVic graduate student recruiter.

If you have a specific question about your program or application to UVic, contact your program’s graduate secretary.