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#2 in Canada for climate

UVic recognized for climate action in the 2024 Times Higher Ed Rankings

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Making an impact

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Spring 2024 grad book

Browse through the Spring 2024 grad book online and find congratulatory messages from our President, Chancellor and the dedicated deans of UVic.

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Watch the ceremonies

Livestream the ceremonies or watch them afterwards on UVic's YouTube channel. An American Sign Language interpreter and live captioning will be available during each ceremony.

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Perks of being a UVic grad

Grads join a worldwide network of 156,000 alumni, with access to exclusive benefits. Check out discounts, events, programs and career support!

Look forward from here

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Undergraduate studies

UVic offers undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions.

Undergraduate programs How to apply
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Graduate studies

UVic is home to over 3,500 students studying in over 160 graduate programs, with a reputation for quality and innovation that’s respected around the world.

Graduate programs Apply online
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Co-operative education
Global community
Current students
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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Indigenous initiatives

News & events

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UPDATE Jun 4: Encampment on the UVic campus
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UVic a national leader in climate and sustainability
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Inuvialuit delegation shares climate change displacement
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Northern lights trigger deep sea compasses
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Three honorary degrees at spring 2024 convocation
Headshot of graduating student Pamphinette Buisa.
UVic graduate fellow Andrew Ambers stands on the shore of Cordova Bay while the tide is out.
Oceans as sources of law
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CIFAL Victoria celebrates two years
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Modelling to net zero

Rankings & reputation

#1

Canadian comprehensive university for graduate employability

#1

IN CANADA FOR MAKING RESEARCH ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

#1

IN NORTH AMERICA FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION

TOP 10

SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA

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