University of Victoria

University

Victoria, British Columbia · Founded 1963

Enrollment

23,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

None documented

Website

www.uvic.ca

Acceptance Rate

63%

Address

3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2

QS Ranking

#322 (2026)

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$128 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Research-intensive; strong engineering

Programs & Specializations

Engineering Sciences Business Humanities Social Sciences

Most Popular Programs

Engineering Computer Science Business Law Earth & Ocean Sciences Psychology Health & Information Science Creative Writing

About

The University of Victoria is a research-intensive university located on Vancouver Island. It has a strong co-op education program — one of the largest in Canada — and is particularly renowned for its climate science, ocean research, and Indigenous studies programs. UVic's law school is known for its environmental and Indigenous law focus.