Overview
Founded in 1963, the University of Victoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Victoria (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, University of Victoria (UVic) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. University of Victoria (UVic) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVic also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | University of Victoria  |
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| Acronym | UVic |
| Founded | 1963 Origins date back to 1903 |
| Motto | Multitudo sapoentum sanitas orbis A multitude of the wise is the health of the world |
| Colours | Red, gold and blue |
| Mascot | Thunder the Viking |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 1700 Victoria V8W 2Y2 British Columbia Canada |
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+1 (250) 721 7211 |
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+1 (250) 721 7212 |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Victoria's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Victoria's Facebook page
University of Victoria's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Victoria's YouTube channel
University of Victoria's Instagram page
University of Victoria's main LinkedIn profile
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