Located in Victoria, the capital city of the province of British Columbia.

The University of Victoria is the top university in Canada for getting its students ready for their careers and creating incredible professional opportunities.

Inclusive community on a sustainable campus in one of the world's best small cities. One of Canada’s best-kept secrets, UVic is a truly exceptional place to live, learn and grow.

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There are a few options for you to join the thriving community of students and professionals at UVic. The best route for you will depend on your educational background and goals. Learn more about your study options below.

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The University of Victoria is the top university in Canada for getting its students ready for their careers and creating incredible professional opportunities.Inclusive community on a sustainable campus in one of the world’s best small cities. One of Canada’s best-kept secrets, UVic is a truly exceptional place to live, learn and grow.

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BA Art History and Visual Studies discover the rich visual traditions of world cultures. Explore the basics of visual communication. Learn about the history of artistic materials and techniques. Study everything from museum studies and art forgery to video games and horror films.

On-Campus

BA Art History and Visual Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Study literature from a variety of perspectives. Read everything from The Canterbury Tales and the Bible to science fiction and young adult novels. Improve your writing, analytical skills, and understanding of literary traditions.

BA English

Bachelor of Arts (BA)in Environmental Science helps to learn about the environmental challenges we face as a society and gain the skills needed to overcome them to make positive change. Study how human activities affect the world, then put that knowledge into action.

BA Environmental Studies

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Philosophy and philosophical issues touch all aspects of life and are relevant to every discipline. In this program, you’ll explore the most fundamental questions concerning the world and our place in it. Study the nature of truth, justice, knowledge, meaning, and beauty. Explore the nature of reasoning and practice applying critical-thinking skills in everyday life.

BA Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science Explore how power and authority produce or reduce conflicts within and between societies. Study issues including democracy, war and peace, and the rule of law. Develop your problem-solving and communication abilities. You will gain skills that are essential to careers in the public, private, non-profit, and business sectors.

BA Political Science

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Health Explore community-based approaches to health promotion in this online program. Prepare for a career providing effective and inclusive services to communities.

BA Public Health

Bachelor

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Learn how to design technologies to enhance health care and medicine. Expand your knowledge of engineering and human biology. Gain a better understanding of medicine and clinical practice. Analyze and solve problems in medicine and biology.

BEng Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Explore the universe through our astronomy program. Conduct research, develop your problem-solving skills, and learn to see the sky in a whole new way. Want to do some star-gazing? We have one of the largest celestial telescopes on any North American university campus.

BSc Astronomy

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Study the latest developments in biochemistry. Uncover explanations of the molecular basis of life. Learn technical skills in our lab courses and enter the world of biochem through our co-op and career program. You can even conduct your own research under the guidance of a faculty member.

BSc Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Combine chemistry and biochemistry to discover how the living world works. Study the latest scientific discoveries with our experts. Interested in research? You can pursue your own research with professors from second year onwards.

BSc Biochemistry and Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Explore life at all levels of organization, from the gene to the ecosystem. Understand the key fields of biology. Develop practical skills through field work, laboratory work and research projects. Want a bit of independence? You also have the opportunity to design your own program of study.

BSc Biology

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology and Earth Science Discover the relationships between life on Earth and geological, oceanic, and atmospheric processes. Explore how these processes affect our planet. Build your knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of our Earth and the life it sustains. Work with experts at field schools and marine laboratories.

BSc Biology and Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology and Mathematics and Statistics, this combined program uses mathematics and statistics to model and analyze significant biological research questions. Strengthen your talent for math or statistics. Gain powerful tools that will make you a strong analyst.

BSc Biology and Mathematics and Statistics

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Uncover the connection between psychology and neurobiology. Study the brains of humans and other animals. Explore the basis of behaviour from molecules to neural systems. Develop practical skills working in our labs and on research projects.

BSc Biology and Psychology

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry Want to study the makeup of the world around you? From plastics to pills to pizza, the materials of modern life are chemicals. Learn about everything from chemistry fundamentals to the latest scientific discoveries. You can also pursue your own research projects from second year onward.

BSc Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry and Earth Science play a vital role in all Earth systems. Explore the nature and movement of chemical elements in rocks, minerals, soils, and water. Investigate the effect we have on earth chemistry. Gain experience by participating in lab exercises, field schools, and research opportunities.

BSc Chemistry and Earth Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Math helps us understand the world at an atomic level. Use mathematics to deepen your knowledge of chemistry. Explore all areas of chemistry while you develop skills in math and statistics.

BSc Chemistry and Mathematics

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry for the Medical Science This program Gain a solid grounding in chemistry and explore courses from other disciplines. This program is excellent preparation for health-oriented professional programs.

BSc Chemistry for the Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Climate changes Learn about the science of human-caused climate change and the science of climate solutions. Use programming, mapping and data science to better understand the impacts of climate change on communities. Learn how to communicate climate science to people making real-world decisions.

BSc Climate Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Data Science Get the software, math, and statistics skills to gather and interpret data to solve real-world problems. Whether you study data to track climate change, make medicines more effective, or help sports teams improve their tactics, your skills can make the world a better place.

BSc Data Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics Discover the science that allows us to explain and predict the world around us. Develop your problem-solving skills. Work with experts on research projects and gain a deeper understanding of the world.

BSc Physics

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics and Astronomy Discover the science that allows us to explore other worlds. Dive into gravity, relativity, quantum mechanics or galaxies. Develop your problem-solving skills.Develop your problem-solving skills. Work with experts on research projects that enjoy local and international connections. You’ll also have access to world-class equipment and facilities.

BSc Physics and Astronomy

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics and Biochemistry where Physics helps you better understand the world. Biochemistry describes the fundamental molecular basis of life. In this program, you will conduct research while discovering the biophysics and biochemistry of our world.

BSc Physics and Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics and Computer Science Deepen your understanding of the physical world and computer systems. Engage with the physics that underlies all natural sciences. Develop your critical-thinking ability. Graduate with skills that will apply to a wide range of careers.

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