International applicants (including US applicants)
<< Choose another applicant typeIf you are considering UVic, you will need to review the Authorization to Study in Canada.
Applying to UVic
Before you apply to the University of Victoria, there are a few key steps to take, including choosing a faculty and program of study, checking admission requirements for that area and reviewing entry points and documentation requirements and deadlines.
Choose your area of interest (faculty)
Before applying for admission, you need to know what faculty you want to enter. You must select a faculty when you apply and you may have to select a program. It is possible to apply to the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences and be undecided about your program.
- Review the Faculties and Programs information
- Get some academic advice if you're still trying to determine your academic goal
Check admission requirements
- US applicants: Make sure you meet the US high school admission requirements.
- Other international applicants: Make sure you meet the International Admission requirements.
Students who are considering applying to UVic must apply for Authorization to Study in Canada.
Early Admission for US Applicants
US applicants interested in early admission should review our Early Admission Information.
Admission cutoffs
Admission averages for UVic's various faculties change each year. The Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services provides a list of current admission cutoffs for the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences.
Transfer and Advanced Standing Applicants
If you are coming to UVic with prior university or college experience, you may find the following links useful:
- General Information including Limitations on Transfer Credit
- BC Transfer Guide
- Transfer Applicants to the Faculty of Law
- Entry with Advanced Standing and Transfer Credit
- Colleges and Universities
- Institutes of Technology
- Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology
- Quebec CEGEP
- International Baccalaureate
- College Board Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate (IB) and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) students
At UVic, International Baccalaureate (IB) and College Board Advanced Placement (AP) students are rewarded for their hard work. We award transfer credit for a wide selection of IB and AP courses and also offer a guaranteed scholarship to IB students who have completed the IB program with 36 points or higher. We've put together a handy list of IB and AP courses and corresponding UVic credit, as well as information about early admission, and frequently asked questions.
English Language requirement
At UVic, all students must complete a first year English course (1.5 unit value) in order to satisfy the English Language requirement. Some exemptions apply. Read more about the English language requirement.
If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. If you can not currently demonstrate English Language Proficiency, you can apply for a Conditional Offer of Admission if you meet the other admission requirements for your faculty.
Check start dates, documentation requirements and deadlines
Start dates (entry points)
When do you want to start attending UVic?
The start dates are January, May, July and September each year.*
* Some programs and faculties have limited entry points; there are a number of programs where there is only one entry point each year. Please see our Application and Document Deadlines page to determine the available entry points for your desired program.
Self-Reporting
You may be eligible to self-report your high school grades. Please note: you must apply for admission (Step 4, below) before you can self-report your grades as you must have a UVic Student Number to complete that process
Documentation requirements and deadlines
You should review the Application and Documentation Deadlines and ensure you have the required documents to apply for admission.
Apply online for admission
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Applying to UVic is easy! Start your application now* or log in to complete your application.
Important:
- Read this before you apply
- Our online application service is the fastest way to apply for undergraduate admission.
- You will be required to create or use an existing account in the MyBCCampus Portal Services web site (PASBC) to access the application pages.
- Through this site you can apply to most post-secondary schools in BC.
- Students from any country can use this service.
- Please complete all required sections of the common application form before you click on the “Continue with Application” button on the Review page.
- Upon completion of the PASBC common form, you will be transferred to UVic pages to create a web ID and password, select your start date, faculty, program, and to pay your application fee.
- The application site uses secure servers. You can pay by American Express, MasterCard, or VISA.
- After entering the payment information, read the confirmation and click on the link to return to the application menu to view your submitted form.
* links to an external application process
International Student Resource Guide
This guide includes information about everything from Canadian immigration to health insurance, as well as the basics regarding course registration, finances, accommodation and what to bring to study at UVic.
University of Victoria US Student Brochure
Provides information about admission requirements, expected costs, and student profiles of current US students studying at UVic.