BA in Political Science
at UVic, Victoria

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BA in Political Science
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UVic
Overview

The University of Victoria offers a really good BA in Political Science program at the UG level, which lasts for 4 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The University of Victoria tuition fee for the first year of the BA in Political Science is CAD 31,722 (INR 2,185,963). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around CAD 12,924 (INR 890,593).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹21.52 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA in Political Science

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BA in Political Science
at
UVic
Fees

The fee breakup of the University of Victoria BA in Political Science includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The total average University of Victoria cost of living can be around CAD 12,924 (INR 890,593). The first-year tuition fees BA in Political Science is CAD 31,722 (INR 2,185,963). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the University of Victoria. Students can check the table given below to know more about University of Victoria BA in Political Science fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 21,52,135

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,76,811
Insurance	INR 63,773

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.84361 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 23ʳᵈ January 2025

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BA in Political Science
at
UVic
Entry Requirements

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75%
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Twelve years of academic preparation and graduation from a recognized senior secondary school or completion of a recognized diploma program.
Applicants must satisfy the minimum admission requirements for international students.

High school graduation examinations or university entrance examinations offered in the home country may also be required

Twelve years of academic preparation and one of the following:
Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

Estimated admission average:
Class X: 78% and Class XII predicted marks: 75%

State boards require 5% higher for both classes
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
90, with no section less than 20

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
6.5, with no component less than 6.0

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BA in Political Science
at
UVic
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#15	Canada Ranking QS, 2026
#301	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#417	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026

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BA in Political Science
at
UVic
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

University of Victoria
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Easy going

Liberal

Fun loving

Internships4.5

Part time work4.5

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4

Value for money4.8

Public transportation4.5

Safety5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4.3

Anonymous

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.5

Fun and engaging campus life.

Tips: Living in Van isle especially in a small city like Victoria can be a little depressing at times. But opportunities are great, especially the surprisingly low cost of tuition in the research based programs, sometimes fully covered as well. Do find your aligning course.

Likes (Part time work): The easiest to find part time jobs are both on campus and off campus. Especially off campus because there are a lot of jobs but not a lot of people. Simple demand and supply. You can easily pay off your expenses by doing off campus though it's ideal if you find on campus opportunities.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Strong repo on the West Coast but still not a lot of companies in Victoria specifically. Vancouver Island and BC companies prefer UVic grades, and it has a decent repo. Mid size companies mainly with a few large MNCs, decent entry level packages. Government companies and hiring are good.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 250

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65425

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025Read more

Paramvir Singh Verified Icon

MSc in Computer Science - Batch of 2020

4.7

Supportive environment with good opportunities for growth.

Tips: There was a bit of a cultural shift at first, but that's common for most immigrants, and you adapt quickly. The environment is supportive, and there are good part-time opportunities on campus. I also received the Graduate award every year, which is automatically granted if you maintain a good GPA which is definitely a nice financial boost.

Likes (Part time work): There are usually a variety of part-time jobs listed on campus from time to time. Also, it's relatively easier to find off-campus opportunities, especially since Victoria isn't as saturated with immigrants compared to cities like Toronto or Vancouver. On-campus jobs also tend to pay slightly more, typically a dollar or two above the minimum wage. Plus, roles like Teaching Assistant (TA) or Research Assistant (RA) are also available and usually offer significantly higher pay.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian food options on campus were quite limited and not very satisfying. If you're particular about Indian meals, it's better to bring your own lunch. That said, the other available food options were generally good, such as Mexican, Italian, Canadian and American. Vegan options are limited, but you can always get them customised.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 100000

Reviewed on 19 May 2025Read more

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Bachelor of Commerce - Batch of 2025

4.0

Good work opportunities and community.

Tips: You can join Indian clubs like Umang and Tamil clubs and international student clubs like Uvic Global Community to meet other international students who are in the same boat as you. Join new activities, events, and clubs. Join a gym or fitness class. In your first semester, don't be afraid to say hi to the person in front of you in the cafeteria. The more you put yourself out there, the easier it is to make friends. And once you make good friends, it will start to feel like home. I am very satisfied with my university and country.

Likes (Safety): Victoria is a very safe city. My friends and I have never had any major issues, even as women. You can walk around the city even at 2-3 AM if you need to without any issues. Just avoid walking around by yourself in the downtown area too late at night, as many homeless people live there and you may get mobbed. But if you need to go late at night, just go with friends you trust. Overall, it is the safest city I have ever been to.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I have not heard of any companies offering sponsor visas for work for Uvic graduates. As it is a mid-tired university, big companies do tend to prefer alumni from bigger universities than Uvic students. I am studying B.Com so I have seen many roles related to finance, accounting, marketing and HR. Beginner salary is usually around $49-60k.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 55000

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2024Read more

Angadh Singh Verified Icon

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.3

Overall it provides wholesome experience of North American Culture.

Tips: UVic offers a strong global comm department whose main goal is to make the students transitioning into Victoria easier. Helps to ease out with cultural shift. Scholarships options are available on merit. Weather is fantastic year round and be prepared for rain.

Likes (Internships): For Engineering and Computer Science, UVic offers a very strong co-op programme. These jobs are offered across Canada. Each department has its own co-op department which provides industry-specific guidance to students. There are all resources available, one just has to look and ask for help!

Dislikes (Student Life): Being in for 4 years, most of my time is spent completing school work and working on projects. There are some really good options/facilities available on campus. Giving 3 stars as Vic doesn't have any for someone looking for social events outside campus, they might not enjoy it.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1175

Prepping time for classes43 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 101675

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2023Read more

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BA in Political Science
at
UVic
Highlights

BA in Political Science is offered by Faculty of Social Sciences under University of Victoria, Canada.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 4 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.