Earn while you learn
Through co-operative education (co-op), you can try different jobs, earn a salary, meet employers and gain relevant experience—all during your UVic degree!
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Student experiences
Christine Wong Chong (biomedical engineering)
When Christine Wong Chong enrolled as a biomedical engineering student at UVic, she was inspired by the prospect of working in a field that contributes to medical advancements that improve...
Grace Decker (geography)
Born and raised in Salmon Arm in the British Columbia interior, geography co-op student Grace Decker has nourished a passion for the environment and being outdoors that brought her to the...
Jack Bougie (commerce)
When the opportunity arose to work as a co-op student with an iconic local tourism company, Malahat Skywalk Corporation, it was a perfect fit for commerce student Jack Bougie.
Jay Choi (Indigenous studies)
Jay Choi was first drawn to UVic from his home in South Korea because he loves the city. As a student in the humanities, his major in Indigenous studies and minor in Pacific and Asian...
Melanie Procyshyn (commerce)
Commerce student Melanie Procyshyn has always been excited about commerce and its role in the economy, but when she began her studies at the University of Victoria in 2021, it was recommendations...
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Territory acknowledgment
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Learn about co-op opportunities for Indigenous students. Employers can access information about hiring Indigenous students.
