A research-intensive public university on Vancouver Island, known for co-operative education, ocean and climate science, and a close-knit campus near the coast.
The University of Victoria is a public university located in the Greater Victoria area on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It combines a strong research profile with a comparatively small, personal campus community, and it is widely recognized for its co-operative education programme, one of the largest in the country.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across faculties such as Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Business, Education, Law, Fine Arts, Health Sciences and Human and Social Development. Research strengths include ocean and earth sciences, climate and clean energy, and Indigenous studies.
Students choose UVic for its small class opportunities, hands-on work experience and a setting that offers easy access to forests, beaches and trails.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in British Columbia apply for student aid through StudentAid BC; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
UVic offers its own entrance awards, bursaries and need-based assistance to help students manage the cost of study.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical first-year arts program, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on University of Victoria’s fee page.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with University of Victoria.
Applications to University of Victoria go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Applicants typically need high school graduation with required Grade 12 courses for their chosen programme, such as English and prerequisite subjects in math or science. Some programmes require additional materials like portfolios or supplementary applications.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, selecting UVic and your intended programme.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with University of Victoria and EducationPlannerBC.
Victoria is British Columbia's capital, a mid-sized coastal city known for its mild climate and outdoor lifestyle. The main campus, in the Gordon Head area of Saanich, is surrounded by green space and is a short bus ride from downtown.
UVic has an active campus with hundreds of clubs, student-run services and a strong sense of community. Many students take advantage of the surrounding coastline and forests for hiking, kayaking and cycling.
The Vikes compete in U Sports and are well known for rowing, rugby, basketball and soccer.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.