International students
Our students come from all over the world.
As an international student at the University of Victoria (UVic), you'll learn all about Canadian culture while getting a world-class education.
English language proficiency
You must demonstrate that you are competent in the English language to attend UVic.
Funding opportunities
There are many grants, awards and programs available to international students coming to UVic for undergraduate degree studies.
Degree-seeking students
We offer degree programs for students coming directly from high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions.
Exchange and visiting students
If you're enrolled at another university or college, you can take courses at UVic that count toward your degree at your home institution.
Exchange programs
If your school has an agreement with UVic, you can attend UVic as an exchange student.
- Gustavson School of Business exchange program
- International Centre for Students exchange program (Fine Arts, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences)
- Law exchange program
Visiting with a letter of permission
If your school isn't partnered with UVic, you can visit us with a letter of permission.
Living in Canada
Once you’re admitted to UVic, our International Centre for Students team can provide you with support before you arrive and help you get settled in Victoria. We also support international students visiting UVic from other institutions.
We can help with:
Post-graduation work permits
Full-time international students who graduate from a bachelor’s degree program at UVic may be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) in Canada for up to three years. Refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for eligibility criteria.
If you intend to complete a non-degree program only, such as a diploma, certificate or post-baccalaureate program, please review IRCC’s field of study requirements to determine if your intended program is eligible for a PGWP.
Please note: Students who complete a program that is more than 50% distance learning (i.e. less than 50% in person) are not eligible for a PGWP.
Create your custom viewbook
Build a personalized, online viewbook that focuses on the programs, services and other parts of UVic life you want to learn about. You can read it whenever you want, and edit it if your interests change.
Contact a student recruiter
The fastest way to reach us is by contacting the recruiter for your area by email or phone. We’ll respond as soon as possible!