Info for… International
Our academic and research activities make a vital impact world-wide. 17 percent of UVic’s student body is international, represented by 110 countries around the world.
Global engagement
The Office of Global Engagement develops and promotes global partnerships that advance UVic's strategic goals for internationalization, which includes:
- providing support to UVic faculty and staff in furthering their international activities
- coordinating international partnerships, projects and programs that enhance UVic's diverse intercultural and global environment
- organize and host international delegations
Global partnerships
UVic has active partnership agreements with over 200 post-secondary institutions located worldwide. These partnerships enable students, staff and faculty to collaborate internationally and travel abroad for study, co-op, service learning, professional development and research opportunities.
International research
UVic ranks among the world’s best and most internationally-engaged research universities.
Our international focus infuses the work of every faculty and research centre.
Visiting international researchers
Learn more about UVic’s research strengths and find out how we can help you accomplish your research goals.
Visit UVic as a post-doctoral fellow, a scholar.
Learn about the funding opportunities available to researchers visiting UVic.
International opportunities for students
International Centre for Students offers programs and support for new and current UVic students.
Students can add an international experience to their UVic studies. We offer exchanges, field schools and co-op work terms around the world. We provide funding opportunities for both outbound and inbound students.
If you're an international student seeking entry to a UVic degree program, visit undergraduate or graduate admissions. We offer useful resources and advice for international students coming to UVic.
We also support short-term students such as visiting research students and visiting, exchange and study abroad students.
International travel safety
UVic has an established Off-Campus Activity Risk Management Policy. This policy supports procedures to ensure that travellers are prepared for and safe throughout their trip abroad. We have partnered with International SOS (ISOS) to offer emergency medical, safety and security advice, referrals and emotional support when travelling.
Events
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COP28 Experts
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New $8M Indigenous research chair
Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte joins the University of Victoria as the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Decolonial and Transformational...