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Making an impact

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Parent night at UVic

On January 16, get info on admission, scholarships & more for your child's future. Parents & guardians, bring your high schoolers too! Join us online.

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Celebrating 60 years

For 6 decades, UVic has brought students, faculty and staff together to make a difference in our community and globally. Read what we’ve done in 60 years and where we’re going.

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Support the United Way

By donating or volunteering to UVic's United Way campaign, you can help empower people, connect in meaningful ways and build better lives. Show your support.

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.

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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.

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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