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Prospective graduate students

Aimy Bazylak was awarded the $100,000 Bullitt Environmental Stewardship
Fellowship to continue her work on fuel cells.

The University of Victoria has established a reputation across Canada and around the world as a centre of interdisciplinary research and innovation that is making major contributions to the advancement of knowledge and its application to societal issues. In fact, UVic leads all other comprehensive universities in Western Canada in terms of research effort, according to the most recent ranking of the country's top research universities by Research Infosource. With a choice of 140 degree programs and 44 Academic departments, you'll learn from internationally-recognized researchers and have the resources to actively pursue your own ideas and position yourself for a future of great promise.

Aboriginal students

UVic offers students a diverse and welcoming network of support systems it's part of our commitment to Aboriginal student support and well-being.

Our Aboriginal students have access to a variety of support services. These include the Aboriginal Liaison Office, the Native Student Union, the Aboriginal Counselling Centre, and the " Walking Our Path" talking circle. Make sure to check the full list of Aboriginal services.

Students can also hang out at the Aboriginal Student Gathering Space (located in the LE,NONET Project office in the Human and Social Development Building) to study, hold circles, or browse through the Aboriginal reading resources.

thumbnail of Michelle Reid Michelle Reid is a fourth year Anthropology major looking toward a possible career in medical anthropology. Michelle is Muskeg Lake Cree and currently looking at co-op options at UVic.

Aboriginal Student Handbook

Download - 22 pages (1.7 MB)

This handbook provides an overview of programs and services that may be of particular interest to Aboriginal applicants, including student and faculty profiles.

International students

UVic offers a quality education recognized world wide. Our diversity isn't just in our academic programs, it's in our student body 10% of our students come from outside Canada, and our international numbers are growing all the time. We can help with the international student resources you'll need to make a smooth transition.

Newly Accepted Students

We're excited for you because we know the adventure and self-discovery a university experience inspires. Joining the UVic community will be one of the best, most memorable experiences in your life. Over 97% of our recent graduates have reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their UVic experience. We want you to be among our many satisfied alumni in years to come so we've built a strong support network for you, from your first campus tour until you complete your degree.

uSource

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uSource Now that you're part of UVic, you get direct access to uSource. This is where you can be kept up to date on what's going on, check your email and so much more.

New Student Orientation

We can't recommend strongly enough that you plan to participate in new student orientation. This is the ideal way to get to know the campus, the Faculty and staff, and make friends!

Student Transition Centre

Don't know where to go? Want to know how you can get involved? The Student Transition Centre is open from 10:30-3 Monday to Friday. It's a great way to get support before you arrive or during your time at UVic.