The University of Victoria (UVic)

The University of Victoria (UVic) is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. We are located in Victoria, on the BC coast.

Facts & figures

• 22,020 students (undergraduate and graduate)
• 5,000 employees, including 900 full-time faculty members
• 580+ patents filed to date
• 1,145+ invention disclosures to date
• 169 start-up companies to date
• Ranked top 1% of global universities for contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (2024 Times Higher Education Impact Ranking)
• Consistently the top university in North America for international research collaboration (Leiden, 2011-2023)

World-class learning
At UVic we combine three elements: dynamic learning, vital impact and our extraordinary academic environment.

Together, these three elements nurture an environment of discovery, innovation and creativity. This fortifies our work in sustainability and healthy societies. It shapes our world view with diverse perspectives, including those from Indigenous and international communities. It fuels our commitment to economic well-being, technological advances and social justice.

• Dynamic learning
• Vital impact
• Extraordinary academic environment

Our commitments

Community engagement is a key part of our success. We work closely with our community partners to foster respect and reconciliation, promote sustainable futures, and uphold our values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

• International perspectives
• Indigenous focus
• Sustainable initiatives

Research strengths
Our research makes a vital impact on people, places and the planet. 

We have identified five overlapping impact areas where we are uniquely positioned to make a difference:

• Climate, environmental change and sustainability
• Health and wellness
• Indigenous-led scholarship
• Social justice and equity
• Technology and the human experience

Economic impact

• UVic is a proud partner in the Greater Victoria and BC economy. We work with governments, First Nations, businesses and non-profits towards economic and social prosperity. From jobs to research solutions to our alumni making a global impact, we’re a key contributor to a bright future.