UVic Reviews & Ratings ,,Canada

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. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my university, course and life in Canada.

Likes (Part time work): There are usually a variety of part-time jobs listed on campus from time to time....

• Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1500
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryCAD 100000

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 resou...

• Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1175
• Prepping time for classes43 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryCAD 101675

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 satis...

• Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2000
• Prepping time for classes30 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryCAD 55000