British Columbia · Study destination
Study in Victoria
Research, climate action, and Canada's most temperate city
Population
395K (metro)
1-br rent
$1,980/month
Transit pass
$99/month (BC Transit)
Institutions
3
About Victoria
Victoria is a compact, walkable city on Vancouver Island with one of Canada's mildest climates. The University of Victoria is known for co-op, climate research, and Indigenous studies. The city attracts students who want the BC environment without Vancouver's cost — rent in Victoria is lower and the pace of life slower.
Cost of living
| Average 1-bedroom rent | $1,980/month | CMHC 2024 |
| Monthly transit pass | $99/month (BC Transit) | Published 2025 fare |
| Avg. international tuition | $19,000–$34,000/yr | Local institutions 2024–25 |
Key employers
Major employers in Victoria relevant to student internships, co-op placements, and post-graduation careers.
Climate
Canada's mildest city. Rarely freezes. Warm dry summers. Wet winters but little snow.
Student life highlights
- →Inner Harbour
- →Butchart Gardens
- →Beacon Hill Park
- →Dallas Road waterfront
- →Fort Street antiques district
Find an adviser for Victoria
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Find an adviser →Data provenance
Population: Statistics Canada Census of Population 2021
Rent: CMHC Rental Market Report 2024
Effective: 2024-01-01
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