Co-op is compulsory at Gustavson, the University of Victoria's business school. BCom students enter after a first year of UVic courses and then alternate classes with paid work terms. The school puts weight on international business and sustainability, and its Master of Global Business sends students to partner schools abroad. It sits on UVic's campus inside Ring Road, in Saanich, a short bus ride from downtown Victoria.
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Official website: uvic.ca
University of Victoria
AACSB and EQUIS
Required co-op work terms
UVic, Saanich, Victoria
CA$30,000 – CA$45,000
International students, BCom and master's programmes
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uvic.ca before you apply.
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Master of Global Business
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Co-op work terms built into every BCom.
A Master of Global Business with study at partner schools abroad.
Business teaching grounded in sustainability and social impact.
Co-op placements often turn into jobs with BC firms and public agencies.
Graduates move into consulting, finance, tourism and tech roles in Victoria and Vancouver.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
UVic's campus sits inside Ring Road in Saanich, with woodland paths and Finnerty Gardens on its edge. Buses reach downtown Victoria in about 20 minutes.
Victoria is BC's capital, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Winters are the mildest in Canada and rent is high. Ferries and floatplanes link to Vancouver.
Letter of acceptance from the University of Victoria
British Columbia provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Most BCom students apply to UVic for first year and then to Gustavson, usually by a winter deadline. Graduate business programmes have deadlines through winter and spring; international applicants should apply early to allow for study permit processing.
The BCom and the graduate programmes start in September.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from the University of Victoria, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
The BCom, the MBA and the Master of Global Business are the main programmes. BCom applicants complete first-year UVic courses first. The MBA needs a bachelor's degree and work experience, while the MGB suits recent graduates. Expect IELTS 6.5 to 7.0.
UVic offers entrance scholarships to international undergraduates, and Gustavson has awards for BCom and graduate students. Amounts vary and most are partial.
