"The University of Victoria is a public research university located in the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. As a top-ranked university on Canada’s West Coast, we're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems. We're guided by our principles, our extraordinary natural and cultural environment and our deep respect for learning that has come before. UVic offers undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas for students straight out of high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions. UVic is home to over 3,500 students studying in over 160 graduate programs, with a reputation for quality and innovation that’s respected around the world. "