Overview of the university

History

The University received its full degree-granting status in 1963 and has a history that dates back to 1903 when it was formerly named Victoria College. It is home to over 20,000 students and is located in Victoria, Canada.

International Admissions

The University of Victoria welcomes international students from across the globe onto their undergraduate and postgraduate programs. To find out more about entry requirements and application deadlines for international students you are advised to speak to a member of staff at the University of Victoria or visit their website.

Subject Areas

The university offer over 80 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses. Courses are arranged into the following academic areas:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Fine Arts
• Graduate Studies
• Human & Social Development
• Humanities
• Law
• Science
• Social Sciences

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Programs and courses at University of Victoria