University of Victoria degree admission
Do you already meet the academic and English-language admission requirements for the programs you’re interested in at UVic? If so, you may be able to apply directly for degree admission at UVic with Kaplan’s help.
Do I qualify for degree admission?
You may qualify for degree admission to UVic based on the following standard requirements.*
Admission requirements for undergraduate students:
- High school diploma or equivalent (academic stream) with high-level results / minimum GPA 3.0 or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
- Meet any subject or grade requirements specific to your program of study.
Admission requirements for graduate students:
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized institution
- Equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree
- English Language Proficiency Requirement: minimum IELTS 6.5 (no subscore below 6.0) / TOEFL minimum 90 (no section less than 20) or equivalent
- Meet any subject or grade requirements specific to your program of study.
*These are UVic’s regular admission requirements. Required grades will vary by program and country. Use our Degree Finder to see the requirements for the program(s) you’re interested in.
Why apply for degree admission at UVic?
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undergraduate majors
6
master’s programs in business, biomedical engineering, data science, and information security
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can be found at UVic
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programs addressing the environment, sustainability, social issues and more
75% of undergraduate students
have come from outside of Victoria
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Types of degree admission
Through Kaplan, you can access two levels of study at UVic. The best option for you depends on your academic background and qualifications. Students who have already completed a year or more in a bachelor’s degree program should consider transfer admission.
OPTION 1
Bachelor’s degree admission
For high school graduates who meet UVic’s entry requirements and want to earn a bachelor’s degree.
OPTION 2
Master’s degree admission
For qualified students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and now want to earn a master’s degree at UVic.
Don’t know what to study?
If you aren’t sure about what to study, don’t worry! It’s normal for UVic
students to spend their first year on campus exploring academic disciplines
to find a major that’s a good fit. If you apply to any program in the faculties of
Humanities, Science or Social Sciences, you’ll be “undeclared” in your first year
and have the opportunity to choose a major later.
Want to study law?
UVic has pre-law advising for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing
law at the graduate level. Students can choose any major for the first three
years. UVic Law admits students from a wide variety of programs — everything
from fine arts to computer engineering! Admission is competitive, with both
GPA and LSAT scores evaluated.
Want to see the subjects you can study at UVic?
Excited to learn more about living and learning at UVic?
Learn more about studying a degree at UVic, and what the admission process is like, with these helpful downloads.
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