University of Victoria -- President and Vice-Chancellor

The University of Victoria (UVic) is one of Canada’s leading comprehensive, research-intensive universities, recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching, research, creativity, and community engagement. UVic ranks #14 worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2025), reflecting the institution’s deep commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With more than 22,000 students, 6,000 staff, faculty, and librarians, and an annual operating budget exceeding $800 million, UVic fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and discovery that drives positive change locally and globally.

Situated on the West Coast of Canada, UVic is located on the territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples. The University acknowledges and respects the Lək̓ ʷəŋən and W̱ SÁNEĆ Peoples and the historical and ongoing relationships that they have with these lands.

Guided by its strategic plan, Distinctly UVic, the Univer...