While enrolled in a course or program in Continuing Studies at UVic, you’ll be studying at one of the best universities in Canada. Your “home base” will be the Continuing Studies building where most classes and activities are held. However, you will also get to enjoy the beautiful UVic campus and all of its facilities.
Some of our programs can provide credit toward a degree at UVic. Learn about the differences between credit and non-credit programs, or view the list of all our credit programs.
University of Victoria at a glance
Canadian comprehensive university for graduate employability
IN CANADA FOR MAKING RESEARCH ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
IN NORTH AMERICA FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION
SUSTAINABLE INDEX RANKING FOR AIR AND CLIMATE IN NORTH AMERICA
Degree options for ELC students
If you’re an international student, Continuing Studies offers a few English Language Centre (ELC) program options that lead into degrees at UVic:
UVic quick facts
- Consistently ranked one of Canada's top “comprehensive universities”
- Student population: 22,020
- International students from over 100 countries
- Located 15-minutes to downtown Victoria; 15 minutes to the beach
- Active student community: 30 sports clubs and over 150 student clubs
Academic strengths
- Offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in 10 academic faculties, including: Business, Science, Engineering and Law
- Leading research activities in oceans and climate, sustainability and Indigenous studies
- Home to Western Canada’s largest co-operative education program
- 900 full-time faculty members