University of Victoria

University of Victoria is a university in Victoria, BC. International students should budget around US$33,200 a year in total, covering roughly US$23,100 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 12 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 61 institutions we list in Canada.

3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada

Tuition: US$23,100/yr
Living: US$11,500/yr
Total: US$33,200/yr
Type: University
Location: Victoria, BC

Why students choose University of Victoria

#2 among comprehensive universities in Canada (Maclean's 2023).
Top 15 universities in Canada
#1 for preparing students for career opportunities (2022 THE Global University Employability Ranking).
The largest co-op programme in Canada, with placements of up to 16 months and an average monthly wage of CAD 3,076.
75% of co-op students receive a permanent job offer before they graduate.
#1 in Canada for Computer Science and Mathematics, and top 50 worldwide (Leiden University Ranking 2022).
#2 in Canada for research in the physical sciences (Leiden University Ranking 2022).
Top 16 business programme in Canada (Maclean's University Rankings 2023).

University of Victoria fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for University of Victoria
Item	Amount
Tuition	CAD 4,150 per level
Registration fee	CAD 150
Tuition	CAD 35,405/year
Registration fee	CAD 325
Tuition, estimated	CAD 29,716–33,634/year
Registration fee	CAD 147
Registration fee	CAD 172
Tuition, estimated	CAD 8,076/year at the standard rate
MBA	CAD 34,215/year
International Business	CAD 42,734/year
Management	CAD 39,013/year
Applied Data Science	CAD 40,050/year

University of Victoria entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

ELPI English programme

Designed for students who do not yet meet, or who wish to improve on, the University of Victoria's English entry requirement.
Note: applicants with IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or TOEFL 79 (no component below 17) can enter directly at UAP level — University Admission Preparation, the highest ELPI level.

University transfer programme

IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.0, or TOEFL 71 with no component below 15

Undergraduate programmes

High school graduate with a GPA of 3.0/4.0
IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, TOEFL 90 with no component below 20, or 80% at the final level of the institution's preparatory English programme

Master's programmes

A good bachelor's degree, with a GPA of at least 7.0/10
IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or TOEFL 90 with no component below 20
GMAT or GRE and work experience, depending on subject

Scholarships at University of Victoria

Scholarships are available to offset the cost of studying in the capital of British Columbia.
University of Victoria bachelor's scholarship: up to CAD 10,000
University of Victoria master's scholarship: up to CAD 17,500
University of Victoria scholarship for IB graduates

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at University of Victoria?

Budget roughly US$33,200 a year in total — about US$23,100 in tuition and US$11,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for University of Victoria?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Designed for students who do not yet meet, or who wish to improve on, the University of Victoria's English entry requirement.

Where is University of Victoria?

University of Victoria is in Victoria, BC, at 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada.

Can international students work while studying at University of Victoria?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Canada the current allowance is 24 hours/week during term, and the post-study route is pgwp — up to 3 years.