ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA

Dynamic learning, research with a vital impact, and our extraordinary academic environment give UVic an Edge that can’t be found anywhere else. The University of Victoria is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. We are located in Victoria, on the BC coast. Facts & figures 22,020 students (undergraduate and graduate) 5,000 employees, including 900 full-time faculty members 580+ patents filed to date 1,145+ invention disclosures to date 169 start-up companies to date #1 among Canadian comprehensive universities for preparing career-ready students (2019 Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking) Consistently the top university in North America for international research collaboration (Leiden, 2011-19) The UVic Edge The UVic Edge combines three elements: dynamic learning, vital impact and our extraordinary academic environment. Together, these three elements nurture an environment of discovery, innovation and creativity. The Edge fortifies our work in sustainability and healthy societies. It shapes our world view with diverse perspectives, including those from Indigenous and international communities. It fuels our commitment to economic well-being, technological advances and social justice. Dynamic learning Vital impact Extraordinary academic environment History & traditions The university received degree-granting status in 1963. The origins of UVic, however, can be traced back to 1903 and the establishment of Victoria College, our predecessor institution. The three martlets—footless heraldic birds—on the UVic shield refer to those on the crest of McGill University, with which Victoria College was originally affiliated. The university mottoes, shown on the UVic Coat of Arms, are 'Let there be light' (in Hebrew) and 'A multitude of the wise is the health of the world' (in Latin). The university colours are red, gold, and blue. The university flag depicts three red martlets in a gold field above a blue field.