University of Victoria

What can a single university do in 50 years? The answer is in our story, told by some great people committed to making the world a better place. Huge thanks to the students, teachers, researchers, staff, alumni and community members who took part in this fun project, and special thanks to Jordan Klassen for letting us use his song Go to Me. http://jordanklassenmusic.com/

The University of Victoria offers innovative programs for more than 20,000 students on our diverse and welcoming West Coast campus.

Our deep commitment to students, inspired teaching, internationally renowned research and opportunities for real-life learning set us apart. Learn more about what makes UVic unique.

A top-ranked Canadian university

In early 2013, UVic was ranked number 20 globally and first in Canada among universities less than 50 years old by Times Higher Education (THE). It also ranks in THE's elite global list of the top 200 universities, which includes approximately one per cent of the world's best institutions. Learn more about our rankings.

Community involvement

Beyond the classroom, UVic is part of your community. We're proud to partner with our community beyond the campus to make our region and our world a better place to live.

President's message

"Our university is a national and international leader in many areas of critical research and creative endeavour, and our faculty are committed and inspiring teachers. We offer our students a research-enriched education that is complemented by applied, clinical and work-integrated learning opportunities, making it among the best in the world."