Counsellors of prospective undergraduate students

Recommending UVic

We work to earn your confidence in recommending and sending students to our campus. As one of Canada's leading universities, UVic does much more than prepare students for the future -- we provide a safe, nurturing environment for them to succeed from the start. Find out more about UVic, including information for guidance counsellors and international counselling.

Amazing job prospects and satisfied students

Engineering and computer science job prospects are amazing and our grads are in demand. Recent surveys show that 94% of them find work immediately, with starting salaries around $56,000. With 96% of our graduates reporting that they were satisfied or very satisfied with their experience, our reputation speaks for itself.

Why UVic Engineering and Computer Science?

• Our diverse options offer dozens of ways to customize your degree and focus on what students are really into.
• Learning extends beyond the classroom here. Our co-operative education (co-op) program is integrated into the Engineering programs, and optional for Computer Science.
• Our small class size (average 28) means students get the support and recognition that make the difference.
• Students coming to UVic directly from high school are guaranteed a spot in residence. Get details on the housing and dining pages.
• Many of our undergrads get a chance to do research in their co-op placements. Our professors often hire co-op students to work as research assistants through NSERC's USRA program.

Stay connected with email updates

• Students - Prospective students can sign up for regular email updates from UVic. It's an easy way to stay in the loop and connect to the UVic community.
• Counsellors - Don't miss our monthly counsellors' email about changes that might impact your students. Sign up today -- include your name, email, school name, province/state and country.

First year classes

Bachelor of Engineering students have a common first year so they have a year to decide what to specialize in. See the Calendar for a list of courses they take in each term. First year Computer Science is more flexible; see the Calendar for recommendations for first year courses for Honours or Majors students.