Global research hub

A global research hub. UVic has a higher proportion of published research based on international collaborations than any other Canadian university (2011-2016 Leiden university rankings).

94% employment rate

Preparing students for success. UVic students have a 94% employment rate two years after graduation.

1 in 3 undergraduates participate in co-op

Putting learning in motion. UVic has one of Canada’s largest university co-operative education programs, integrating academic studies with relevant paid work experience in more than 40 academic areas.

200In the global top

Leadership that crosses all

fields. The 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject place UVic in the top 200 institutions globally for research in five subject areas: Earth and marine sciences, English language and literature, geography, law, and philosophy. QS ranked UVic for world-class performance and subject-specific leadership in 35 of 42 fields.

1 in 8 hold adults a UVic Greater degreeVictoria

Every day in communities around the world, UVic alumni are making

a difference—starting right here. The 38,936 alumni in Greater Victoria are key contributors to the thriving knowledge economy, well-being and vibrant cultural life in our region.

$3.2 billion

Driving Canadian prosperity. UVic operations induce $3.2 billion in annual economic activity—including direct and indirect expenditures such as salaries and benefits, spin-off companies, patents and licenses, student and visitor spending, taxes and the effects of an educated workforce. University research and technology innovation accounts for

$994 million of that effect.