UVic offers a wide set of opportunities that help students build experience, confidence and career direction.

Opportunities Students Can Explore

Opportunity	What it can lead to
Co-op	Paid work experience connected to your degree
Work study	On-campus jobs for students with financial need
Career Services	Job search help, workshops and one-on-one support
Hands-on learning	Projects, field schools and applied coursework
Funding opportunities	Grants, awards and student funding
Residence communities	Easier social and academic adjustment
First Peoples House	Indigenous student support and community

Why These Opportunities Matter

UVic's opportunity set is valuable because it supports both academic success and employability. Students can build Canadian work experience, use career educators and stay connected to a supportive campus network.

That makes UVic especially helpful for students who want a university experience with a strong bridge into the workplace.

Good Options By Interest Area

Students often use UVic's opportunities in the following ways:

• Engineering and science: co-op and project-based learning
• Arts and humanities: career programs and field-based experience
• International students: funding and support services
• Students needing work: work study and campus jobs

September 2026 Perspective

For the September 2026 intake, the best move is to check the program deadline early, then start planning for co-op, housing and funding as soon as your offer is in hand.