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
UVic alumni leading Indigenous change
Whether it’s amplifying voices, empowering communities through technology or reconnecting cultural traditions and plant-based knowledge, three UVic alumni are at the forefront of creating positive...
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
Wave energy project on Nootka Island receives $1M
UVic’s PRIMED wave energy project with Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation receives $1 million grant from 2022 TD Ready Challenge
Wave energy project on Nootka Island receives $1M
UVic’s PRIMED wave energy project with Mowachaht-Muchalaht First Nation receives $1 million grant from 2022 TD Ready Challenge
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.