University of Victoria
- Canada
- Founded 1903
Overview
The University of Victoria (UVic) is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. It is a mid-to-large Canadian research university with strong environmental science, law, and Indigenous studies strengths, located in a coastal, nature-rich campus setting that emphasizes applied learning and sustainability.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1903Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | VictoriaSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 15,999 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 5,942 (2024)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uvic.ca (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
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People who studied here
- Cobie Smulders (opens in a new tab)Canadian actress and model (born 1982)
- Severn Cullis-Suzuki (opens in a new tab)environmental activist and writer
- Nathan Fielder (opens in a new tab)Canadian writer and comedian
- Sheila McCarthy (opens in a new tab)Canadian actress
- Helen Shaver (opens in a new tab)Canadian actress and director
- Catharine Pendrel (opens in a new tab)Canadian racing cyclist
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