University of Victoria

General information, University of Victoria

Founded in 1963, University of Victoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the suburban setting of the large town of Victoria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia, University of Victoria (UVic) is a large (enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Victoria (UVic) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVic also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

• Founded: 1963
• Motto: Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis A multitude of the wise is the health of the world
• Colours: Red, gold and blue
• Student Enrollment: 15,000-19,999
• International Students: Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
• Admission Selection: Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
• Admission Rate: Not reported
• Academic Staff: 4,000-4,499
• Academic Calendar: Semesters
• Affiliations: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate (CUSID), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Canadian University Press (CUP)