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University of Victoria Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

Q: Why should I choose to study at the University of Victoria?

The University of Victoria (UVic) is among the top 1% of the world universities and is also recognised as one of the top-ranked universities in Canada for scientific impact. It is in the top 300 worldwide for research impact of sciences. Also, 47 university faculty members were elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

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University of Victoria Courses & Fees 2026

University of Victoria offers 183 courses for Indian students. Whether you are exploring options at the UG and graduate level, the university has courses in Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), Design, Mass Communication & Media and Nursing. The specialisations at this University include Direction, Industrial Engineering, Public Administration and Public Health. The first-year tuition fee of UG courses at University of Victoria is CAD 8,060 - 34,228 (INR 4,86,502 - 20,66,002) and for graduate courses it is CAD 3,091 - 46,626 (INR 1,86,573 - 28,14,345).

If you are planning to get admission to the university, here's a list of courses and their duration, fees and eligibility.

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(22 courses)	INR 3 L - 5 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 1 year-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 65 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 100, GRE
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)	INR 5 L - 29 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12-29 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 65 & Above, GRE, GMAT: 550 & Above
M.A.(43 courses)	INR 3 L - 5 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 65 & Above, TOEFL: 90 - 95

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Q: Why should I choose to study at the University of Victoria?

The University of Victoria (UVic) is among the top 1% of the world universities and is also recognised as one of the top-ranked universities in Canada for scientific impact. It is in the top 300 worldwide for research impact of sciences. Also, 47 university faculty members were elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

Q: Is the University of Victoria good for international students?

Many undergraduate and graduate programs are available for international students at the University of Victoria. The university hosts over 4,000 international students. As an international student at the University of Victoria, one can learn all about Canadian culture while getting a world-class education. In case of admission at the graduate level, international students currently make up more than a fifth of the university's graduate student community.

Q: What CGPA do you need for the University of Victoria?

In order to take admission to graduate programs at the University of Victoria, you must have a bachelor's degree (minimum four years) or equivalent. The minimum percentage required is 60%. Apart from this, the English language proficiency test score has to be submitted too. Along with the application for graduate courses, the documents that have to be submitted include;

Academic transcripts
CV / Resume
Assessment reports from at least two academic or professional references,
GMAT or GRE score.

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MA in Political Science

12 months

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MA in Statistics

1 year

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Diploma in Business Administration - Aviation

9 months

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MA in Pacific and Asian Studies

2 years

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#18

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BFA/BA in Writing

4 years

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₹17 L

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12th Marks

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MSc in Neuroscience

2 years

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MSc in Geography

2 years

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MEd in Indigenous Language Revitalization

2 years

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MEd in Language and Literacy

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MA in Indigenous Communities Counselling Psychology

2 years

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#18

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MFA

4 Courses20 months - 2 years

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B.Sc.

28 Courses4 years

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₹17 L - 20 L

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MIM

3 Courses12 - 20 months

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₹5 L - 29 L

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B.E. / B.Tech

10 Courses

UG certificate

1 Course1 year

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University of Victoria Fee Breakdown 2025

Want to apply to University of Victoria from India? You must consider fee to be a critical component to make an admission decision. The University of Victoria fee structure includes tuition fee and other living costs such as housing, food and grocery, travel, books, among others. Of these, tuition fee is the largest share of expense that you have to bear.

Below is the University of Victoria's complete fee structure in a table format:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
B.Com	INR 17,93,658	INR 15,995	INR 9,778	INR 7,22,328
BBA	INR 15,60,910 - 17,93,658	INR 15,995	INR 9,778	INR 7,22,328
B.Sc.	INR 15,60,910 - 19,14,740	INR 56,738	INR 9,778	INR 7,80,093
BFA	INR 15,60,910 - 19,14,740	INR 56,738	INR 9,778	INR 7,80,093
Others PG	INR 3,12,363 - 4,97,246	INR 56,738	NA	INR 9,65,277

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Q: What is the world ranking of the University of Victoria?

The University of Victoria is among the best and top universities in Canada. UVic is consistently ranked among the top-universities by all the global ranking agencies such as the QS, THE and US News. Check below the University of Victoria rankings in the world.

Ranked By	2023	2024
QS - World University Ranking	359	322
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking	301-350	351-400
US News & World Report - Global Universities	324	NA

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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Is it difficult to take admission into the University of Victoria?

Answered 2 years ago

According to unofficial sources, the University of Victoria acceptance rate is 63%. This means that the university is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. You need to have good academic standing in your previous qualifications and good scores in English proficiency tests. As long as you

Atul Mishra

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How much TOEFL and IELTS score is required for PG admission at the University of Victoria?

Answered 2 years ago

Internet-based TOEFL (IBT): Minimum 90. The student should also have obtained at least 20 points each in the listening, speaking, reading and writing sections. IELTS: Minimum overall band score: 6.5. The individual component score cannot be lesser than 6.0.

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How much time will it take to process my study permit for studying at the University of Victoria?

Answered 2 years ago

Canada offers post study work permit to international students after their graduation from Canadian universities. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) may take weeks or even months to process your study permit. Students should therefore apply as soon as they obtain their offer letters

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Is the University of Victoria Canada a good university?

Answered 2 years ago

The University of Victoria has been ranked at #324 position in the best global universities category as per U.S. News & World Report. In the latest rankings, UVic's position has improved as compared to last year. In 2022, the university ranked at #334 position. In the rankings by U.S. News & World R

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What should be my percentage in class 11th in science in order to pursue B.Tech with scholarship in Canada?

Answered 2 years ago

99.99% minimum is needed to pursue B.Tech with scholarship in Canada.

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