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.
Professional Programs
Gain career-ready knowledge and the skills to go further, faster, with our Professional Master of Engineering programs.
regular, adjunct, emeritus & sessional faculty
undergraduate students over 7 program areas
graduate students & post-doc fellows
Equity, diversity & inclusion
Our vision is 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 WEST: creating space, sparking confidence, and building the future of women in engineering
June 23, 2025
UVic Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (WEST) is more than just a student group; it’s a movement. Led by students, for students, WEST embodies the representation and...
Territory acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən 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.