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Thursday 26 February 2015

University of Victoria - University in Victoria, British Columbia

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 
Former names
Victoria College
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"
Established1903
TypePublic
Endowment$374 million
ChancellorShelagh Rogers
PresidentJamie Cassels, QC
ProvostDr. Valerie Kuehne (acting provost), PhD
Academic staff
886 faculty
Administrative staff
4,606 employees
Students21,209
Undergraduates17,797
Postgraduates3,412
LocationGreater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
CampusUrban
Colours     Red
     Gold
     Blue
AthleticsCIS, CWUAA, NAIA
NicknameVictoria Vikes
MascotThunder
AffiliationsAUCC, IAU, CUSID, CBIE, CUP
Websitewww.uvic.ca