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:
- choose from seven areas of study
- take part in co-op work placements
- join award-winning clubs and teams
- study with researchers whose innovative solutions are addressing society’s most pressing challenges.
Programs
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.
Graduate studies
Our graduate students and faculty work on original research that creates vital impact locally and around the world.
regular, adjunct, emeritus & sessional faculty
undergraduate students over 7 program areas
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.