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Engineering and Computer Science

At UVic Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), we're pushing the edges of applied science, creating tangible solutions to real-world problems.

Our students:

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Programs

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Undergraduate studies

Be part of a diverse community of active thinkers and doers. Engage in research and participate in co-op and other community activities.

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Graduate studies

Our graduate students and faculty work on original research that creates vital impact locally and around the world.

120+

regular, adjunct, emeritus & sessional faculty

3,000+

undergraduate students over 7 program areas

600+

graduate students & post-doc fellows

Equity, diversity & inclusion

Our vision

To be a Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science whose students, staff and faculty are representative of the population composition of Canada and thrive in a culture of inclusion, respect, wellness and accessibility.

Learn more about our equity action planning and what we are doing at ECS to make all feel welcome, including our equity and inclusion supports.

Events

News & stories

Open Clean energy shift

Clean energy shift

With a $83.6-million boost, UVic will lead a will lead a national, multi-partner research initiative that will help get Canada to net zero—one community at a time.

Open CREATE climate solutions leaders

CREATE climate solutions leaders

The University of Victoria is launching a first-of-its-kind Canadian graduate training program that will capitalize on UVic’s climate research excellence to prepare the next generation of graduate...

Open Clean energy future

Clean energy future

BC's West Thurlow Island boasts world-class natural beauty as well as a bounty of potential tidal energy reserves—completely untapped until a unique UVic-led community partnership started work proving...

Open Co-op Students of the Year

Co-op Students of the Year

UVic co-op students are going above and beyond to build community and make an impact in the workplace.

More ECS news

Territory acknowledgment

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Campus tour

Take our virtual tour to see the natural beauty of the UVic campus from wherever you are in the world.

Launch Experience