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Admission to UVic Graduate Studies is competitive. It’s never too early to contact potential supervisors and start planning your application.

1. Choose a program

There are several different masters, doctorates, graduate certificates and diplomas so you’re sure to find the right fit at UVic.

Just make sure you meet the minimum admission and language requirements for the program you’ve selected.

2. Find a supervisor

In most cases, you need to find a supervisor before you apply.

Find information on potential supervisors, areas of research and contact information on our program overviews. You can send an email directly to faculty members that match your research interests. Be sure to describe your background and areas of interest. They will let you know about possible projects and funding.

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When you apply online you will need to provide:

• information for all post-secondary institutions where you registered for courses, and upload all required documents
• unofficial transcripts from every post-secondary institution you've attended.

Application fee

When you apply you will be charged an application fee (payable online by credit card). Your application will not be processed until this payment has been received.

• Application fee if all documents originate within Canada: $139.75
• Application fee if any documents originate outside Canada: $179.00

4. Check application status

Shortly after you apply, we’ll send you an email with your UVic student number, followed by instructions on how to check your application status online.

We’ll contact you by email once an admission decision has been made and you’ll be notified if anything further is required. Make sure to add @uvic.ca to your safe-senders list.

5. Accept your offer

Follow these steps when you're ready to accept your offer:

1. Email Graduate Admissions and Records (garo@uvic.ca) to formally accept your offer.
2. Submit any outstanding documents as indicated on your admission offer letter.
3. Pay your