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If you're considering undergraduate studies at UVic, join us for an online Discover UVic event and learn what it's like to be a UVic student.

Planktonic foraminifera through a microscope Marine fossil record reveals climate insights A new study finds marine plankton can serve as an early alert system when monitoring the impact of climate change on our oceans. Cheko’nien House - one of UVic's new student residence buildings. UVic reaches STARS Platinum rating

UVic has become one of only 14 post-secondary institutions in the world to reach a STARS Platinum sustainability rating. Read how sustainability is integrated in everything we do.

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 A female engineering graduate student wearing safety glasses and a lab coat smiles at the camera. She is in the Saidaminov Lab and her hands are in gloves in a clean, testing chamber in front of her.

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.

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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

Aerial view of the UVic campus grounds Statement about demonstration on the UVic campus Shelagh Rogers (with AVP Indigenous Robina Thomas at left) Congrats to Queen's & their new Chancellor Shelagh Rogers! Campus map of ring road construction. Ring Road traffic disruptions April 22 – May 24 A red dress hangs from a tree in a black and white landscape. May 5 is Red Dress Day A woman walks along a path through the UVic campus grounds. A greener place to work Cherry blossoms, stop sign hidden behind trees Three people sit together in a line, each smiling. CIFAL Victoria celebrates two years REACH award certificates 2023 REACH award recipients announced

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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