Founded in 1963, UVic is a public research university known for its strengths in ocean and climate science, Indigenous studies, engineering, and co-operative education.
Address: 3800 Finnerty Road, V8P 5C2 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Ocean and Climate Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Engineering
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong co-op program. Home to Ocean Networks Canada. Partnerships with government, Indigenous communities, and industry, particularly in technology and environmental sectors.
Research:
Research focus on oceans and climate, Indigenous research, health and wellness, engineering and computer science (AI, software), and arts and humanities.
Famous Alumnis:
Ryan Cochrane, Rona Ambrose, Fin Donnelly, Erin Karpluk
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
22000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Beautiful campus, strong co-op program, leader in ocean and climate research, commitment to Indigenous engagement and sustainability.
Cons
Victoria has a higher cost of living, ferry-dependent access from mainland BC, some programs smaller than larger universities.
Best For
Students interested in ocean sciences, environmental studies, Indigenous reconciliation, or engineering, with a strong co-op program in a scenic coastal city.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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