University of Victoria

The University of Victoria (UVic) is a leading public research university in Canada. The origin of the university dates back to 1903 when it was referred to as Victoria College. Popularly known as UVic, the university is situated in the city of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.

The university has specialized in eight areas of research that include culture and creativity, climate and energy, health and life sciences, data science and cyber-physical systems, ocean science and technology, global studies and social justice, mathematics, and computer science, and indigenous research. Further, the university has partnered with government, industries, and research organizations for research and development initiatives. The University of Victoria is in the mission to tackle world problems through technology and social development.

Spread across a 402-acre land, the main campus of the University of Victoria is one of the largest in North America. With world-class infrastructure and highly-qualified faculty members, UVic offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees as well as diploma programs for aspiring students. 

The University of Victoria is known for its dynamic learning system. The advanced laboratories, art studios, libraries, and computer labs contribute to the environment of innovation and inventions. UVic has collaborated with leading universities and institutes of the world for integrated research and knowledge sharing programs. The core faculties of the university are humanities, engineering, science, human and social development, education, social sciences, and fine arts. Further, the major schools and divisions of the university include Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, Medical Sciences, UVic Law, and Continuing Studies. 

A significant share of the faculty members is from different corners of the world. Moreover, the visiting faculty members include eminent professors from various foreign universities and industry experts of different nationalities. UVic is truly a global university as students across the world enroll to pursue a great career.Further, the university provides placement assistance to its students.

Not just academics, the University of Victoria is also a hub for fun and recreational activities. There are sports courts, youth camps, student clubs, art galleries, movie theatres, restaurants, and pubs on the university campus. Further, various games, events, and other cross-disciplinary activities are organized frequently in the university.

The University of Victoria holds eminence in the global research arena. The alumni of the university are presently the leaders in their respective fields across the world. Leading companies absorb students of UVic. The long list of notable alumni includes the likes of Andrew J. Weaver - Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Rona Ambrose - Former Member of the Canadian House of Commons, Ryan Cochrane - Canadian Swimmer, Stewart Butterfield - Canadian Businessman, Jeff Mallett - Investor, Tamara Vrooman - CEO of Vancity, Alison Sydor - Canadian Cyclist, Lauren Woolstencroft - Canadian Alpine Skier, W. P. Kinsella - Canadian Novelist, and Calvin Chen - Actor among others.