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Designated English speaking countries

If your first language isn’t English, you must provide proof of English proficiency. You're exempt from this if you:

  • Have lived in a designated English speaking country for at least three years prior to applying to UVic
  • Have a degree from a designated English speaking country

English speaking countries:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua
  • Australia
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Botswana
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Dominica
  • Falkland Islands
  • Fiji
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Grenada
  • Guam
  • Guyana
  • Ireland (Republic of)
  • Jamaica
  • Kenya
  • Liberia
  • Malawi
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Montserrat
  • Namibia
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Pacific Islands (American Samoa, Baker Island, Chatham Islands, Cook Islands, Line Islands, Marianas Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands)
  • Panama Canal Zone
  • Puerto Rico (case by case)
  • Ryukyu Islands
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • South Africa (case by case)
  • Helena
  • Kitts & Nevis
  • Lucia
  • Vincent
  • Tanzania
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Turks & Caicos Islands
  • Uganda
  • United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Wales)
  • United States of America
  • Virgin Islands
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Need help?

If you have a general question about the application process or studying at UVic, get in touch with your聽UVic graduate student recruiter.

If you have a specific question about your program or application to UVic, contact your program鈥檚 graduate secretary.