University of Victoria

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The University of Victoria is a major Canadian public research university located in Victoria, British Columbia, known for its strong programs in ocean science, climate research, engineering, and the humanities.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf public research university
university
affiliation Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Canadian University Press
Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate
U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
Universities Canada
campusType suburban campus
city Victoria
colors blue
gold
country Canada
established 1963
foundedAs Victoria College
fundingType public
hasFaculty Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Peter B. Gustavson School of Business
hasMascot Thunder the Vike
hasResearchCenter Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives
Centre for Global Studies
Institute for Integrated Energy Systems
Ocean Networks Canada
Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
knownFor climate research
engineering programs
environmental studies
humanities programs
indigenous studies
ocean science research
languageOfInstruction English
locatedIn British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Victoria, British Columbia
motto Let there be light
mottoLanguage English
Latin
mottoOriginal Fiat lux
predecessor Victoria College
province British Columbia
region Pacific Northwest
sportsTeamName Victoria Vikes
type public university
website https://www.uvic.ca/


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