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CHOOSE UVIC FOR OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORTA globally recognized research-intensive university, the University of Victoria offers innovative programs to more than 20,000 students from around the world. Our dynamic hands-on approach to learning—in Canada’s most extraordinary environment for discovery and innovation—will give you the UVic Edge.

Azra Lakhani | Hyderabad | Biochemistry with a minor in Psychology, Aga Khan Scholarship recipient

“ I chose UVic for the scholarship they offered, their extensive biochemistry program and their distinguished co-op program. UVic is not only supportive, but they will go that extra mile to make your experience worthwhile.”

Abhishek Mahata | Dehradun | Computer Science

“ UVic has given me all the resources needed to prosper in the future. Starting from résumé clinics to mock interview sessions to helping to find a co-op, UVic has helped with everything I could ask for.”

Abhishek was president of the UVic Indian Students Association.

Ankita Prajapat | Mumbai | Microbiology

” UVic is small and compact—everything is so accessible. When you need help in residence or with your courses, it is easily available. I’ve made so many friends here who make me feel like Victoria is home.”

SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATIONEshani Johri | New Delhi | Master of Global Business, 2015

“ The professors at UVic go out of their way to help you with academics—be it extra classes or one-on-one discussions. Once you graduate from UVic, you will be able to leverage a vast global network for years to come.”

Eshani is now a Partner Sales and Pricing Manager at Nokia in Antwerp, Belgium.

Jasjot Virk | Ludhiana | BSc, Psychology, 2013

“ UVic is a perfect blend of cultures from across Canada and around the world. It creates a welcoming and warm environment for students and provides a top-notch education.”

Jasjot is now studying psychiatry and neuroscience at Kings College London.

UVIC IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED IN THE

TOP 3CANADIAN COMPREHENSIVE* UNIVERSITIES

(Macleans University Rankings)

A UVIC DEGREE IS RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE

100+ ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

TO CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE YOU

VICTORIA IS THE SUNNIEST MAJOR CITY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

22° C AVERAGE HIGH SUMMER TEMPERATURE8° C AVERAGE HIGH WINTER TEMPERATURE

STUNNING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PERFECT FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

VICTORIA IS JUST A FERRY RIDE AWAY FROM SEATTLE, USA AND VANCOUVER, BC.

* A university having significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at the

undergraduate and graduate level.

PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER DURING YOUR DEGREE IN ONE OF CANADA’S TOP CO-OP PROGRAMS

TEST-DRIVE YOUR CAREERDiscover what you love and what

you’re great at by putting what you’re studying to work. That’s UVic’s

world-renowned Co-op program.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARNYou could earn ₹26,66,973 in co-op

salary over the course of your degree (₹1,66,730 per month average co-op

salary × 4-months per term × 4 terms).

WORK WITH THE BESTInternational co-op employers include

and many others.

LAST YEAR

4,288 NUMBER OF CO-OP

WORK TERMS COMPLETED

9,256 NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ACCESSED CAREER SUPPORT

75% PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATING

CO-OP STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED A JOB OFFER BEFORE GRADUATION

43% OF ELIGIBLE UVIC STUDENTS

TOOK PART IN CO-OP

$2,970 AVERAGE OVERALL MONTHLY

CO-OP SALARY

CHOOSE FROM OVER 100 PROGRAMS • Business, Economics and Law

• Education and Family

• Engineering, Math and Technology

• Environment and Sustainability

• Fine Arts and Digital Media

• Health and Life Sciences

• Indigenous Focus

• Language and Global Cultures

• People and Society

• Physical Sciences

259 INDIAN STUDENTS AT UVIC

3,400 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

100 NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED

70% OF UVIC STUDENTS COME FROM OUTSIDE THE GREATER VICTORIA REGION

SCHOLARSHIPSEarn up to ₹5,61,831 (CAD $10,000) through a grades-based scholarship. You must have an A average or higher to be considered. uvic.ca/scholarships

WORK STUDYWork for your professor and get paid while you study. Enjoy the flexibility of working around your class schedule.

ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR STUDENTSACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Students coming from high schoolTwelve years of academic preparation and one of the following are required:

• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) or All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with at least 75%. UVic may offer conditional admission if you have 80% or higher on the Secondary School Examination (Class X);

• Year 12 State Board Exams: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC); applicants with excellent academic results will be considered on a case-by-case basis;

• UK System: A-level exams with a minimum grade of C in 3 subjects (two AS-level subjects may be substituted for one A-level);

• International Baccalaureate: Diploma with at least three subjects at the Higher Level and a minimum 28 predicted points (including additional points);

• American curriculum: High school diploma with a minimum 3.00 unweighted cumulative grade point average (GPA). SAT scores of at least 1250, composite ACT scores of at least 26, and other supplementary information will also be considered if submitted.

Note: Some programs may require a demonstrated high level of proficiency in certain subject areas and/or have a higher cutoff than the minimums listed above.

Students transferring from a post-secondary institutionTransfer applicants will be considered with one or more years of a bachelor degree program at a recognized university and a minimum average of B calculated on the most recent year of study. Transfer credit will be considered on a course-by-course basis.

DocumentationOfficial transcripts in the original language are required for all completed secondary and post-secondary coursework. When the original language is not English, documentation must be accompanied by a certified English translation prepared by a recognized translation agency. Transcripts should be sent directly to UVic from the issuing institution.

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) and the All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) may be verified through the online verification website if the roll number and UID number are provided by the applicant.

PATHWAY PROGRAMUVic’s Pathway Program is designed for students who do not meet our English-language proficiency requirement but wish to complete credit courses while improving their English-language abilities for future transfer into a degree program at UVic. For more information, please visit uvic.ca/pathway or email elcreg@uvic.ca.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

General admissionApplicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission. This may be done in a number of ways, including:

• Submit an IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 6.0;

• Submit a TOEFL score of 90 with no section less than 20;

• Complete the UVic English Language Centre’s University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of 80% or higher.

See uvic.ca/enpr for the complete list of ways to demonstrate English language proficiency.

Students who have studied for at least four years at an international school where all instruction is in English may be considered for a language proficiency waiver.

Conditional admissionApplicants who meet all academic requirements for the Faculties of Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences or Science, or the Art History and Visual Studies program, but who fall short of the minimum English language proficiency requirement, may be conditionally admitted if they do one of the following:

• Submit an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5;

• Submit a TOEFL score of 79 with no section less than 17;

• Register in the UVic English Language Centre’s University Admission Preparation (UAP) course.

SAMPLE FIRST-YEAR COSTS

SAMPLE FIRST-YEAR COSTS* Canadian Dollars

Indian Rupees‡

International tuition for all programs except Engineering $25,860 ₹14,51,828

Engineering tuition (international) $27,903 ₹15,68,214

Books and supplies (estimated) $1,800 ₹1,01,113

Student fees $1,122 ₹63,028

Single-occupancy room with a standard meal plan $11,424 ₹6,41,398

Double-occupancy room with a standard meal plan

$8,867 or $10,014

₹4,98,024 or ₹5,62,446

Cluster room (does not include meal plan) $6,954 ₹3,90,649

* Tuition and student fees are based on September to April 2020-2021 rates. Eight months of study (five courses per term). On-campus residence rates based on September to April 2020-2021 rates. All figures in Canadian dollars.

‡ Conversion based on 1 CAD = 56.14184 INR (XE.com, June 2020). Conversations are approximate. Fees are charged in Canadian dollars.

Plan your budget at uvic.ca/whatdoesitcost.

Deadline to apply: January 31 uvic.ca/undergraduate india@uvic.ca @UniversityofVictoria My First Year @ UVic