University of Victoria

The University of Victoria is one of Canada’s leading research universities. UVic is a destination university with over 19,000 students, including about 3,000 graduate students. Students benefit from real-life experiences through research internships, co-operative education and other forms of experiential learning. UVic is an international institution with research that addresses a wide range of issues of local, national and global relevance. UVic integrates research and teaching, in a collegial, diverse and welcoming west coast environment. UVic owns the Vancouver Island Technology Park to foster knowledge transfer, innovation and business development.

The University of Victoria enriches its students and society by creating knowledge, fostering academic and experiential learning and serving communities in British Columbia, in Canada and around the world. We build on the strength and diversity of our people ? students, faculty, staff and alumni ? to strengthen our position among the best universities in Canada, recognized for excellence in teaching, learning, research, artistic creativity, professional practice and service to the community.

Foundation year: 1963
Short name: UVic
Type: Public
Students: 19290
Faculty: 820
Faculty/Students Ratio: 23:1
Region: North America
Location: Victoria, BC