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Funding opportunities

There are many grants, awards and programs available to international students coming to ������Ƶ. This funding is for both undergraduate and graduate degree studies.

Co-op program

������Ƶ’s co-op program offers exciting opportunities for international students. In co-op, you can connect with employers and gain culturally relevant work experience.

You must have a co-op work permit before you can legally work as a co-op student in Canada.

You also need a study permit that’s valid throughout the duration of your work term.

If your current study permit expires before you complete your degree, you may extend it and extend or apply for a co-op work permit on the same application.

You may also apply for co-op work terms with employers outside Canada.

Resources & programs

Here are some ������Ƶ resources and programs that may be of interest to you:

• ������Ƶ Global Community
  • Conversation Partners program
  • Mentorship program
  • Holiday dinner program
• International Centre for Students (degree-seeking students)
• International Commons
• Information on how to prevent and respond to sexualized violence (translated into six languages)
• English as an additional language supports

Academic Skills Centre

At the Academic Skills Centre (CAC), we help to build and enhance your academic skillset. Our team is available to coach you in managing your time, setting goals and sustaining focus during busy periods. We can also help you craft polished papers, deliver captivating presentations and build skills to retain information for your exams and assessments.

with our team in-person or over Zoom, or access our user-friendly self-paced resources.

Living in Canada

International Centre for Students provides pre-arrival support, settlement services on arrival and non-academic help to international students. We also support international students visiting ������Ƶ from other institutions. We can help with:

• getting started in Victoria
• immigration documents
• housing and finance
• health insurance
• working in Canada

Need help?

International Centre for Students (ICS) provides support for degree-seeking international students studying at ������Ƶ, except for students in the Gustavson School of Business, which has its own international programs. We also coordinate programs for all ������Ƶ students interested in studying abroad.

If you have questions call us at 250-721-6361 or send us an email.