The University of Victoria offers innovative programs for more than 20,000 students. Dynamic, hands-on learning, research that makes a vital impact, and discovery and innovation in Canada’s most extraordinary academic environment provide an Edge that can’t be found anywhere else. Learn more about the UVic Edge.

The 2016 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings place UVic among the top 250 universities around the world. In addition, THE placed UVic at 175 on its January 2016 list of the world’s 200 most international universities. Learn more about our rankings.

Learn how we're a university of:

• civic engagement
• Indigenous focus
• inspiring teaching
• international perspectives
• groundbreaking research
• sustainable initiatives

Get the whole picture. Read our Annual Review and learn more about what makes UVic a leading Canadian university.