The University of Victoria, often referred to as UVic, is a university in Canada. It is a research intensive university located in Saanich and Oak Bay within Greater Victoria, 5.71 km northeast of downtown Victoria, British Columbia.
UVic's campus is known for its innovative architecture, beautiful gardens and mild climate. The university was closely affiliated with and established by McGill University, which is also credited with the beginnings of the University of British Columbia.Address: 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
Phone: +1 250-721-7211
Phone: +1 250-721-7211
Former names | Victoria College |
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| Motto | "יְהִי אוֹר" (Hebrew) "multitudo sapientium sanitas orbis" (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Let there be light" "A multitude of the wise is the health of the world" |
| Established | 1903 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | $374 million |
| Chancellor | Shelagh Rogers |
| President | Jamie Cassels, QC |
| Provost | Dr. Valerie Kuehne (acting provost), PhD |
Academic staff | 886 faculty |
Administrative staff | 4,606 employees |
| Students | 21,209 |
| Undergraduates | 17,797 |
| Postgraduates | 3,412 |
| Location | Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Red Gold Blue |
| Athletics | CIS, CWUAA, NAIA |
| Nickname | Victoria Vikes |
| Mascot | Thunder |
| Affiliations | AUCC, IAU, CUSID, CBIE, CUP |
| Website | www |
