🇨🇦 University of Victoria — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #370 · CAD $37,576–42,618 a year · Victoria
Quick Facts
| Location | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #370 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Students from 100+ countries, drawn to Victoria's mild climate and strong co-op program offerings. Acceptance rate runs roughly 64%. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program. |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
CAD $37,576–42,618 per year (2026-27 first-year international tuition (Humanities to Engineering/CS)). Source: UVic 2026-27 estimator, via SettleCanada, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least CAD $23,448 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Scholarships
International Student entrance scholarships are available for qualifying applicants based on academic achievement, generally assessed automatically on admission with no separate application required for entrance-level awards. UVic's co-op program itself functions as a form of financial support too, since co-op terms are paid positions that offset tuition costs while building Canadian work experience simultaneously.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Victoria graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with strong co-op placement outcomes feeding directly into Express Entry-eligible Canadian work experience. British Columbia's PNP stream is a genuine additional advantage for UVic graduates specifically, since the province actively nominates candidates in fields tied to the local economy — including ocean and climate-related research, a UVic strength — and Victoria's lower cost of living relative to Vancouver stretches a graduate's income further during the PGWP period while still counting as BC residency for provincial nomination purposes.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Victoria good for international students?
University of Victoria is ranked #370 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 15th of the 20 universities in Canada covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs CAD $37,576–42,618 a year depending on the program. After graduating: post-Graduation Work Permit: up to 3 years after a 2+ year program (field-of-study rules apply to most college grads). Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does University of Victoria charge international students?
CAD $37,576–42,618 per year (2026-27 first-year international tuition (Humanities to Engineering/CS)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for University of Victoria?
Typically IELTS 6.5+ overall, varies by program.
Can I work in Canada after graduating from University of Victoria?
Victoria graduates are eligible for the PGWP, with strong co-op placement outcomes feeding directly into Express Entry-eligible Canadian work experience, plus access to BC's PNP stream.
Does UVic's co-op program actually help with immigration?
Yes, meaningfully — co-op terms are paid Canadian work experience gained while still a student, which can count toward Express Entry eligibility once you graduate, on top of directly offsetting tuition costs during your studies.
See the full Canada university landscape and visa pathway.
🇨🇦 Canada University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official University of Victoria Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Victoria
An international student starting a 4-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | C$37,576 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 first-year international tuition (Humanities to Engineering/CS)) |
| Living costs | C$23,448 a year (IRCC study permit minimum for one person outside Quebec, from 1 Sept 2026 (Quebec: $24,617)) |
| Years | 4 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | C$244,096 ≈ ₹1.66 crore ≈ $174,130 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | C$259,136 ≈ ₹1.76 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | C$264,264 ≈ ₹1.80 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- UVic 2026-27 estimator, via SettleCanada
- Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027
- CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Victoria come from the UVic 2026-27 estimator, via SettleCanada; the QS 2027 position from Narcity: Canadian universities in QS 2027; living costs from CIC News: study permit funds rise to $23,448. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Victoria website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Victoria. Not admissions or immigration advice.