University of Victoria

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The University of Victoria, or UVic for short, was founded in 1963 Canada Comprehensive University, located in British Columbia The provincial capital of Victoria
Victoria University has a total of 15 campuses in the inner city and west, with Vancouver Conservatory of Music and Communication Law Research Center attached.
Chinese name
University of Victoria
Foreign name
University of Victoria
Abbreviation
Weida, UVic
Time of establishment
1963
Nature of running a school
Public University
School setting
Business School, Engineering School, Education School, Law School, etc [13]
School motto
Let there be light (brighten it)
Address
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
University of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Road PO Box 1700 STN CSC,Victoria BC V8W 2Y2 CANADA
Well known alumni
Stewart Butterfield、 Zhao Youting Chen Yiru
Domestic ranking
2 (2021 Maclean Magazine Ranking of Canadian Comprehensive Universities)
School official website
http://www.uvic.ca

History of school running

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The predecessor of Victoria University McGill University Established in 1903, Victoria College is the oldest college in British Columbia Post secondary education , providing the first and second year humanities and science courses of McGill University for students in BC, Canada.
In 1963, Victoria College gained the university status and changed its name to Victoria University.

academic research

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  • Academic resources
The Victoria University Library is Vancouver Island The largest library in British Columbia is the second largest research library in British Columbia. The library of the university mainly consists of three parts: The McPherson Library, Diana M. Priestly Library and Curriculum Library. The largest library of the school is McPherson Library, which has a total collection of 1.9 million books, 2.3 million microfilm materials, 200000 cartographic materials, 37000 music materials, 10000 video and film materials and a large number of Electronic data Is one of the most advanced libraries in Canada.
McPherson Library
The online library provides 24-hour online query service. All lending services are automated and networked, which is very convenient. Readers can use the International Internet Query data. Victoria University also has a high-tech language teaching center, where you can learn up to 20 languages. At the same time, there are many computer centers, which are free of charge for all students and faculty, and can provide network, scanning, e-mail, printing and other services.

School running conditions

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Department

Victoria University is a multi-disciplinary comprehensive university, which has many colleges and majors such as School of Economics, School of Education, School of Engineering, School of Law, School of Human and Social Development, School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, etc. Victoria University has 10 colleges and 2 departments:
college
law school
Academy of Sciences
Academy of Social Sciences
Business School
College of Humanities
School of Education
Engineering College
college of art
Master's College
School of Social Development
Medical Department
Continuous learning department
Recommended major : Geography English Literature , Earth and marine science , physics, psychology, architecture Architectural History and Theory , indoor buildings gardening Architecture, art history Asian Studies , Chinese criminology , Classical Studies Development research Early Childhood Studies, Economics, Pedagogy, Pedagogy and Psychology, English Studies, European Studies, Films. [13]

Teachers

As of May 2008, Victoria University has 5028 teaching and administrative staff, including 816 faculty members (41% female, 59% male), 631 temporary teachers and 713 full-time staff, Administrative staff 2868.

Teaching construction

In 2007/08, the University of Victoria had 19193 students (including 2460 master's and graduate students), of whom 58% were women, 32% were temporary students, and 71% were undergraduates from outside the Greater Victoria. The school has 14236 full-time students.
The professional courses of Victoria University include: geography, geography and marine science , environmental science, commerce, electronics, Motor technology , environmental management, health science, Food science and technology , Social Sciences, Australia Cultural Studies Asia-Pacific Cultural studies, mass communication, information science , banking and finance, business management, hotel management, economy, international trade, marketing management , architecture, civil engineering, computer technology, engineering and business, education, nursing, sports, biology, chemistry, biochemical technology, mathematics, physics, etc.
Victoria University British Columbia The second largest university receiving off campus scientific research grants and contract funds. She has established contacts with 118 institutions in 27 countries around the world, including 9 Asia country. Victoria University Canada Three universities with "co op education program". The students in the project can study for a degree and gain work experience and experience related to the knowledge they have learned by alternating the class term and the working term, which will lay a good foundation for finding an ideal job corresponding to their studies after graduation.
In the 1998-1999 school year, 2774 students completed this Project learning Among them, 226 completed their working semesters in other countries overseas. Victoria University is the only "cooperative education" university in Canada that provides law, health information science, coaching research and professional writing. It is worth mentioning that the largest“ Business cooperation ”The focus is on Asia-Pacific

School Finance

The total surplus of the University of Victoria in 2007/08 was $570 million, of which provincial government Subsidy accounts for 47%, tuition accounts for 20%, sales accounts for 12% federal government Subsidy accounts for 12%, donation accounts for 3%, investment profit accounts for 1% Other income 5%. In 2007/08, a total of approximately $30 million was raised. As of April 2008, the University had received a total of $155 million in donations.
Victoria University increased the number of scholarships by 70% in 2008/09. In the same year, Victoria University provided scholarships to one fourth of the freshmen. Master students and graduate students have received about 20 million Canadian dollars in total.

Social evaluation

Canada Maclean's magazine has ranked Victoria University among the top three comprehensive universities for five consecutive years. In the past 11 years, the Law School of Victoria University has been ranked first in the "Law School Ranking" for 8 years. In the latest ranking of Canadian Lawyer Magazine, the Law School of Victoria University ranks fourth in the country. Victoria University is the successor University of British Columbia The second largest scientific research center in BC Province and one of the top 20 Canadian universities. According to the investigation of ScienceWatch, during 2000-2004 Earth science The courses rank first in China, space science And educational courses engineering And math courses ranked third.
Domestic ranking
Maclean's Ranking of Canadian Comprehensive Universities
time
ranking
Year 2021
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Year 2020
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2014
the first
2013
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Year 2011
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Year 2009
the first
Year 2008
the first
2007
the first
Year 2006
third
Year 2005
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Year 2004
third
World ranking
2021U. S. News World University ranked 262, Times Higher Education World University ranked 301 – 400, 2021 QS World University Ranking 370th, 2020 Academic Ranking of Soft Science World Universities 301-400 [1-2] [4] [9]
2020U. S. News World University ranked 262nd, Thames Higher Education World University ranked 401-500, 2020 QS World University Ranking 364th, 2019 Academic Ranking of Soft Science World Universities 301-400 [3]
2013 UK QS World ranking 321, 200 and 300 each year from 2017 to 2013
Year 2010 The World University Ranking About 200-300 in the world
2007 Shanghai Jiaotong University World University Academic Ranking be in Global Universities Ranking Middle 200-300
The Year 2007- QS World University Ranking 213 in the world, 12th in full plus
School Honors
In 2005, TAFE visual arts , Design and Multimedia Department Andrew Hazel Mr. Winkel won the Murdoch Scholarship, which is awarded every two years with an amount of 20000 Australian dollars;
On June 1, 2007, the asteroid 150145 UVic was named after the University of Victoria.

Cooperation and exchange

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  • Victoria University Yunnan University
China Yunnan University Held in cooperation with Victoria University in Canada environmental design major Undergraduate education Project. [12]
  • Victoria University - Wuhan University
Victoria University is very committed to China Canada cooperation WuHan University It has established a comprehensive cooperative relationship involving academic exchange , language training, teacher exchange and other fields. Working overtime in Wuhan University The project has sent outstanding students to Victoria for further study. "School to school, famous school to famous school", the academic exchange platform established by China and Canada provides a safe and convenient Canada for the students of overtime projects in Wuhan University Direct train for studying abroad [6] On April 15, 2014, Brian, Deputy Director of the Business School of Victoria University, Canada, and his delegation visited School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University The two sides conducted in-depth discussions on student exchange, teacher exchange, summer camp and other cooperation.
  • Victoria University National Sun Yat sen University Linz University
Victoria University and Key Sister Universities National Sun Yat-sen University School of Management Austria Universitat Linz Jointly organized "ACT Global" Commercial management ACT Global Program (ACT) "," ACT "is the initials of the three universities. Students who participate in the program take turns to study credits in the three universities for one year curriculum design Focusing on regional characteristics and transcontinental management, the simulation Multinational enterprises 's international team learning model : The courses at National Sun Yat sen University focus on Greater China economic and trade issues; In depth study of different courses in North America at Victoria University Scale enterprise Development strategy; The course at the University of Linz cooperates with local enterprises to enable students to apply what they have learned to conduct enterprise simulation competitions and company case studies. [7] The "ACT Global Business Management Program" has been held 14 times since its inception in 2005. A total of 401 young students from 30 countries around the world have participated in the program and have been selected as a consortium legal person for higher education international co-operation The Foundation's "2018 Model Case of Bilateral Exchange". [8] Students of the three schools can also further apply to obtain Double degree

Cultural tradition

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Vita's representative colors are red, gold and blue.
mascot
The mascot of Victoria is a Viking.

Spiritual culture

School motto
The school motto of Victoria University is "Let there be light" and "A multitude of the wise is the health of the world".

School leaders

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Successive presidents
full name
term of office
W. Harry Hickman
1963-1964
Malcolm G. Taylor
1964-1968
Robert T. D. Wallace
1968-1969
Bruce J. Partridge
1969-1972
Hugh E. Farquhar
1972-1974
Stephen A. Jennings
one thousand nine hundred and seventy-four
Howard E. Petch
1975-1990
David F. Strong
1990-2000
David H. Turpin
2000-2012
Jamie Cassels
2012-

Well known alumni

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The University of Victoria has 95718 alumni, 81% of whom live in British Columbia The remaining 4273 alumni live in 108 countries. About 25000 alumni live in Greater Victoria
George Abbott British Columbia Ministry of Health minister
Ric Careless, a famous environmentalist in British Columbia
Murray Coell Canada Federal International Minister of Trade (former Minister of Advanced Education of British Columbia)
Barbara Hall Toronto Mayor (1994 – 1997)
Colin Hansen British Columbia Ministry of Economic Development minister
Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources of Canada
Lorna Marsden York University Former President
Barry Penner Minister of Environment, British Columbia
Dr. Savitri Chandrasekhar University of Toronto Professor of Chemistry
MIT, founder of Stewart Butterfield Flickr, 35 people under 35 years old in science and technology review
William Patrick Kinsella Canadian novelist
Jamie Cassels Royal Family Imperial barrister , currently President of Victoria University [10]
Jeff Mallett Yahoo! Co founder
Andrew J. Petter Simon Fraser University principal
Ian Putnam Royal Society of Canada academician, American Mathematical Society academician, Canada Research Chair tier I [11]
Zhao Youting Chinese actor
Chen Yiru Chinese male artist, singer, actor, host

school environment

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geographical position

Victoria University is located on the west coast of Canada Vancouver Island Southernmost victoria City. The city of Victoria is British Columbia The capital, with a population of 350000, is full of shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants coffee shop Jazz Rock Club, energetic art landscape, street dynamic music and entertainment performance, etc. Enjoy the beautiful Park green space , or stroll around the historic Old Town to remember the past, or visit the earliest Chinatown in North America. In addition, the natural landscape surrounded by giant trees in Canada, the extremely beautiful coastline on the west bank, and the pacific ocean The charming sea water makes Victoria a paradise for nature lovers, with fresh and clean air. Mountains, lakes and islands are only a short distance from the urban area, not far from which is the world famous Butchart Gardens.
Fountain in front of the library
Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. It is warm and dry in summer, with the temperature between 15 and 30 degrees, while winter is short, often accompanied by rainfall. In fact, many magazines, including Cond é, Nest Traveller and Travel Leisure, have listed Victoria as one of the top ten cities in the world The most livable city ”One. There are famous ski resorts north of Victoria Mount Washington In the northwest is the Pacific Rim National Park, one of the top ten beaches in the world. It can be reached by ferry Vancouver And Seattle. Is world famous tourist city

Campus

  • Campus grassland
The main campus of Victoria University is located in Greater Victoria, covering an area of 1.6 square kilometre The campus has several teaching buildings and provides accommodation for about 3200 students. The campus of Victoria University is integrated with nature. There are deer, squirrels and other animals shuttling back and forth on the campus.
  • School environment
Victoria University has 20 dormitories distributed in the campus, providing accommodation for more than 3000 students. Students can choose single room or Double room Single rooms are generally 100-140 square feet and double rooms are 150-240 square feet; Each dormitory will have one comfort station For students to use. The annual cost (including catering expenses) is about $7000-8000 for a single room and $6000-7000 for a double room (including catering expenses).
University of Victoria
Accelerate integration in China world economy Today, enterprises face many opportunities and challenges. Closely linked to this Senior management Further education and training will become more and more modern Enterprise development Strategic factors. The University of Victoria, Faculty of Business has its unique integration Educational model And the training mode of tailor-made courses for enterprises. Taking Shanghai as the landing point, actively participate in the training and development strategy Medium.

Facility Services

The school has established many research centers to encourage and strengthen their research activities. The research center of the school is mainly to strengthen the relationship with domestic and foreign countries, and the academic affairs center of the college is mainly to carry out professional research and training. Every campus has modern Computer Room , provide various service software, such as Microsoft Windows Windows basic desktop operation software. student Service Centre Provide a series of services, including: personal question consultation, accommodation information, kindergarten Financial consulting , support for overseas students and collection of employment information. Indoor sports The court can play volleyball, tennis, and basketball, as well as a health center and many other facilities. Each campus provides opportunities for students to join numerous clubs and societies. International students The Association is the main organization, which is the main representative of overseas students in the school.

Application information

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  • Undergraduate application conditions
Qualified students
High school graduation (you can apply when you are in senior three, but you need to provide high school diploma )The three-year average score of senior high school is above 85%, and the college entrance examination score is above 70%;
TOEFL Score (full score: 120) 90 points or IELTS Above 6.5 points, no less than 6 points in a single subject;
Students without qualified English scores
Graduated from high school (you can apply when you are in the third year of senior high school, but you need to provide a high school diploma when you enroll), with an average score of more than 85% in three years, and a college entrance examination score of more than 70%, you need to go to the language center of the school first learn English
  • Admission requirements
Students should provide a TOEFL score of 90 (full score of 120) when applying, or IELTS 6.5 points, no less than 6 points for each item
  • Tuition
Basic undergraduate tuition: CAN $1702.68/1.5units of course (Credits) The tuition fees of each semester of each college will be slightly different based on the credits of students' elective courses. The tuition fees of business and engineering are more expensive than CAN $1702.68-2400/1.5units. [14]
  • School services
International Student Services
The college has a special service agency to help international students. The staff of the International Affairs Office will help solve various problems such as application and immigration, and provide pickup services for international students. The Student Service Office provides international students with solutions related to learning skills, personal difficulties, health, loans and financial assistance part-time job Job search, accommodation and other issues. International student advisers guide international students' life and study at school, and provide special help to individual students.
The FOOT SCRAY and ST ALBANS health service centers of Victoria University provide free services for international students medical service , students can send school doctor Ask about medical treatment and health information Acupuncture and moxibustion can be carried out in ST ALBANS campus Chinese herbal medicine treatment. International students can also apply for scholarships directly from the college or the department they are applying for.
  • Other information
Degree awarded by the university: doctoral candidate, master's candidate, bachelor's degree [5]
Hu Xian International Scholarship for Bachelor of Commerce, Bank of Montreal Scholarship, Black News Business Scholarship, CGA Academic Excellence Scholarship, CGA Continuing Education Scholarship, Delta Hotels Hospitality Scholarship, and Faculty of Business Tuition Scholarship.
Application deadline: April, September, October and December
Admission time: January, May, July, September
Number of students in school: 22405 Undergraduate students: 18863 Postgraduate students: 3542 International students: 7%