Fine Arts (BFA) at UVic: Admission Average
University of Victoria · Victoria, BC
What average do you need for Fine Arts (BFA) at UVic?
Fine Arts (BFA) at University of Victoria typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #8 of 16 UVic programs by admission average.
Strong visual arts and music programs.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 2 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Fine Arts at other universities
- Bishop's University – mid 80s
- Mount Allison University – mid-to-high 80s + portfolio
- York University – high 70s-80s
- Concordia University – high 70s-80s + portfolio
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Portfolio (primary admission factor)
- Art courses (recommended)
First-year courses
- Foundation Studio
- Art History
- Visual Analysis
- Drawing
- Colour Theory
These are typical for Fine Arts programs across Canada. About the Fine Arts degree
After a Fine Arts degree
Fine Arts usually takes 4 years.
- Graphic Designer – $45,000 to $90,000
- Animator / Visual Effects Artist – $45,000 to $130,000
- UX / Product Designer – $65,000 to $140,000
- OCAD University in Toronto is Canada's most respected art and design school.
- The portfolio is far more important than your academic average for most fine arts programs.
- Fine arts graduates work in education, gallery management, graphic design, and community arts.
Applying to UVic
The University of Victoria sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in one of Canada's most livable cities. UVic is known for an exceptional co-op program, a well-regarded law school, strong environmental and ocean sciences programs, and excellent engineering.
University of Victoria is in Victoria, BC, was founded in 1963 and has about 22,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,500 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application February 28.
- UVic's co-op participation rate is among the highest in Canada - almost every program has co-op options.
- Victoria is one of Canada's most beautiful and livable cities but housing costs have risen significantly.
- UVic Law is particularly respected for environmental law and Indigenous law programs.
Other UVic programs
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Business (Gustavson - BCom) – high 80s
- Ocean Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Chemistry – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s