UVic’s dormitories are convenient and comfortable. You’ll love living on campus in the summer with friends from all over the world. It is only a 15-minute walk to the beach!
For students in our English Language Centre or customized programs from May to August, you'll have the unique opportunity of living on a Canadian university campus.
Living in UVic's dormitories is a great experience because everything that you need—classrooms, cafeterias, pubs, a movie theatre, a travel agency and many more facilities—are just a short walk from your room. You’ll be living with your classmates as well as Canadian Cultural Assistants, giving you an opportunity to practice English while learning about many other cultures.
The UVic campus is a 20 minute bus ride to downtown Victoria, making it easy for you to enjoy our beautiful city.

What's included
- Private, furnished single room (bed, desk, dresser, mirror, linens)
- free internet access
- Central location on campus; 5-minute walk to the ELC
- cafeteria meal plan with three meals per day
- Support of Cultural Assistants living in dormitories
- extra evening and weekend social activities for students
- 24/7 support from the UVic Housing Office

