University of Victoria Dual Admission
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Overview
The UVic Dual Admission program lets you start your studies at NIC with lower tuition while meeting UVic’s program requirements. Open to Canadian and international students from BC high schools in the NIC region, it offers a smooth transfer to UVic programs in areas like engineering, computer science, humanities, sciences, social sciences, visual arts, child and youth care and art history.
How It Works:
- Apply through NIC using the UVic dual admission application by January 31st.
- Gain acceptance from both NIC and UVic.
- Take up to two years (60 credits) of NIC courses and transfer to UVic within three years.
Each Winter term, NIC will check if you plan to transfer to UVic in September. We’ll coordinate your transfer, send your NIC transcripts to UVic for free, and UVic will provide registration details and confirm course transfers.
You have up to three years to transfer, but spaces are limited, so meeting both NIC and UVic requirements is necessary. After applying, you can meet with an educational advisor to explore your transfer options.
Careers
Dual Admission with UVic opens doors to diverse career paths, from engineering and computer science to opportunities in the humanities and beyond.
Requirements and courses
How to apply
For the Uvic dual admission you must be in your Grade 12 graduating year within the NIC region, including international students graduating with a BC diploma. Unfortunately, those who have already graduated are not eligible.
You can apply to either VIU or NIC, but you must specify that you want to enroll in the NIC-VIU Dual Admission/Co-Admission option.
Apply for this program through EducationPlannerBC. After you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add admissions@nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.
Start Your Application
Questions? We’re with you along the way. To contact a recruiter, email futurestudents@nic.bc.ca.
“I applied to UVic through NIC which made me eligible for entrance scholarships from both. I’m so thankful for this because it allows me to focus my energy on my courses and ensures I’m well prepared when I start UVic next year.”
Jasmin Ford - NIC/UVic Dual Admission alum
"It was the dual admission program at NIC that made me realize that it might be the best fit for me. Dual admission allowed me to stay at home and save money, but also allowed me to apply for scholarships at both NIC and UVic."
Livia Hosegrove - NIC/UVic Dual Admission alum
Frequently asked questions
Dual Admission lets Grade 12 students gain guaranteed admission to UVic while studying at NIC, offering smaller classes, lower tuition, and a seamless transfer process. Apply once through NIC’s UVic Dual Admission application and meet UVic’s requirements. Each Winter term, NIC will confirm your plans and send your transcripts to UVic for free when you're ready to transfer (within three years).
This option is available to Canadian and international students graduating within the NIC region with a BC diploma. Unfortunately, students who have already graduated are not eligible. Dual Admission lets you start your degree closer to home, save money, and transition smoothly to UVic with no worries about course transfers.
Pay NIC tuition while attending classes here; UVic tuition applies for classes at UVic. Save money with one application fee and NIC's lower tuition. No transcript fees and reduced living expenses.
This opportunity is open to both Canadian and international students in their graduating year at local high schools within the NIC region. To be eligible for dual admission, you must be accepted by both the UVic and NIC. As a dual admission student, you’ll need to maintain your grades to meet UVic’s GPA requirements. You’ll also need to notify us when you’re ready to register at UVic.
Eight faculties of study are available, offering a range of options, including art history, child and youth care, computer science, engineering, humanities, sciences, social sciences and visual arts.
Majors are declared once you transfer to UVic. After transferring, you can apply to change faculties just like any other UVic student.
