#3in Canada (Maclean's)QS #370 globallyComprehensive
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia 21,000 students English Founded 1963
Domestic Tuition
$6,200 / yr
Acceptance Rate
70%
Avg. Grade Required
81%
min. 73%
Co-op Available
Yes
About
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading research universities and home to a large, award-winning co-operative education program. Located in Victoria — the sunniest major city in Canada — UVic is internationally recognized for environmental and ocean sciences, Indigenous studies, law, and technology. The combination of smaller class sizes, spectacular natural surroundings, and a highly regarded co-op program makes UVic a hidden gem.
- #3 Comprehensive university in Canada (Maclean's)
- Award-winning co-op program
- Beautiful Victoria — Canada's sunniest city
- World-class environmental and ocean research
- Smaller class sizes — more personalized learning
Programs Offered
Pure SciencesEnvironmental & Life SciencesLaw & Social SciencesEngineering & TechnologyBusiness & CommerceArts & HumanitiesHealth & MedicineEducationComputer Science & Data
Tuition & Costs
Domestic
$6,200 – $9,500
per year
International
$22,000 – $36,000
per year
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Typical average
- 81%
- Minimum average
- 73%
- University type
- Public
- Campus size
- Medium (21,000)
Key Deadlines
- Fall admission
- Feb 28, 2025
- Transfer deadline
- Apr 1, 2025
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