Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is recognized for the strength of its research and the flexibility of its programs. Our faculty work at the leading edge of the field across a wide range of specializations, while our undergraduate and graduate programs give students the depth and breadth to launch careers across a rapidly evolving field.
Student clubs
Whether you want to help bring computer science to youth in the community, team up to build a new game or compete in the next hackathon, there's a club for you!
Announcements
I chat with Shengyao Lu, one of the new faculty
October 7, 2026
Can you tell me about your academic journey? Prior to joining UVic, I received my BSc. and Ph.D. degree at the University of Alberta. What led you to U of A? and do you find that there are...
Welcome Message from the Chair—2026
September 3, 2026
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science for the Fall 2026 academic year. For first-year students, you are embarking on a new phase of your life, which we hope will be filled with discovery....
UVic’s Centre for Aerospace Research Receives $2.8M Award to Build Satellite to Advance Canada’s Communication Capability in the Arctic
We’re thrilled to announce that our University of Victoria Centre for Aerospace Research (CfAR) has secured a $2.82 million contract from Defence Research and...
Welcome Dr. Alex Kitson
Interview with Dr. Yun Lu I chat with Dr. Alex Kitson, one of our newest faculty members. We discuss how she discovered computer science, her research in human-computer interaction, and...
Welcome Dr. Ashery Mbilinyi!
Interview with Dr. Yun Lu I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ashery Mbilinyi, one of the newest faculty members joining UVic’s Computer Science department. In this...