University of Victoria - UVIC Speciality : Computer Science
programme: Computer Science

I don’t think the university campus gets the credit it deserves. The campus is a feast for the eyes. The campus is beautiful, situated near the coast, and offers a vibrant student life with numerous clubs, activities, and events. The university has a strong sense of community, and the professors are approachable and supportive, helping students both academically and personally. Additionally, UVic promotes sustainability and has a growing focus on environmental initiatives, which is a huge plus for anyone interested in these areas.

As a student of UVic, I gotta say it’s a pretty awesome place! The range of programs is impressive, and the professors really care about helping you learn and grow. The campus vibe is totally chill and there’s plenty to do. The only bummer is that sometimes the admin stuff can be a bit of a pain, but overall I’d totally recommend UVic to anyone looking for a top-notch educational experience combined with a sweet campus life.

I graduated in 2013 after getting a bachelor’s degree in comp sci, and there are so many amazing things to say about the school.

Residence was very hard to get into unless you were a first year. If you’re a first year you are guaranteed a spot in residence, but if you’re in second year and on it is extremely hard to get a spot in residence. There is pretty decent off-campus housing, it’s a little hard to find.

The food on campus was ok. Not bad, but not necessarily good either. If you’re not eating it for every meal than it’s a good option. Although they try and change the menu everyday, eventually they run out of options and it tends to get repetitive.

The facilities are in good condition, and it’s very hard to find a building that wasn’t updated in the last ten years. The two furthest classrooms from each other you can usually walk between in about ten minutes, so it’s not that far. In the fall to spring months it does tend to rain quite a bit, but other than that it is really nice.

The night life and clubs in Victoria aren’t the best unless you like the mainstream pop songs. But there are quite a few good bars and restaurants near campus. The public transportation is pretty good at getting you from campus to downtown.

Overall, it’s a great school, and. if someone were to give me the choice to redo my degree at any school, I would always choose UVIC.

UVic has one of the best locations you can ask for as a university student. It’s well connected to the rest of the city. The bus loop at UVic is the starting and ending stop for many main buses so its easy for students to get to and from the university. The beach is a 10-minute walk away. So is the Mount Tolmie hike! Victoria is filled with beaches and mountains and there are many places to hike and camp. Several trails can be found inside UVic itself so you can sneak in a hike in between classes! Victoria also has great cycle paths, so if you’re into biking, you’ll love the place! If you like the outdoors, UVic is a great place for you!

Victoria’s downtown is pretty good too! It’s very beautiful and there are great pubs/clubs, mostly filled with students! There are good places to shop for pretty much everything.

UVic has many international students and if you’re an international student like me, you will easily be able to find friends from your own country. What I found a little challenging is how hard it can be to be friends with other people. To some international students, it can get difficult to relate with people from different cultures. On the brighter side, Uvic does a good job at organizing events that give you the opportunity to meet people from different countries and cultures. I appreciate the international student welcome through which I met many friends. The study cafe, game nights and floor/ building events are also good ways to hang out with friends and meet new people

Computer Science (CSc) in UVic is pretty good. Most professors are knowledgeable and want students to do well. I strongly recommend going to office hours to clear concepts, ask questions and clarify doubts. This helped me get better grades in my courses. I find that the labs can sometimes be confusing and the instructions are not as clear as they should be. I’ve been confused several times. The CSs center in the ECS building is very helpful. I’ve gone there to seek help in some of my labs and the staff has been extremely helpful. They guide you along the right path and help you clear concepts.
Other than that, CSc at UVic is great and also offers many co-op opportunities to get hands-on experience.

UVIC has a comforting ambience they provide through their accommodations in the dom residence. The rooms provided differ in the way they can contain the students. The rooms can be shared by a single resident as well as two residents as well. Sometimes you would be mesmerized by the campus and the view you’d have through your window in spring, autumn or even it’s literally glittering with white snow. Walking through the campus has always been a calm and safe experience for me.
The medical facility provided is quick and efficient. Even during the pandemic the university has always been alert to our needs, taking precautions and acting swiftly for our requirements. They also have a ‘well-being’ sector/building for a quick reach for the students in need of medical help. Yet, sometimes the measures and the regulations can be bothersome, lagging behind the process. All in all, the staff at Uvic is forever ready to make us feel at ease.

UVic has several places to eat on campus although they can sometimes be costly. Most students eat Mystic Market which has pizzas, chop box for noodles, Booster Juice, coffee and a general store. Its also a good place to study and get work done. The SUB (student union building) is also a popular place to eat. They have the health bar and a smoothie place for those that prefer lighter, healthier meals. There is also a grill available. Other than that there is the MOD where residents eat. The MOD serves hot dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. – 7 AM to 7:30 PM. Some buildings, such as the Bob Wright center and the Fine Arts building have their own small café/eateries.

Another popular place to eat/study is the Biblio cafe, right next to the library. Here you can enjoy hot and cold beverages and small snacks. I love sitting in Biblio booths with my friends. You are also free to get a coffee and work inside the library. Covid restrictions may change that though.
Sometimes there are also stalls outside the library/ quad area where they serve free meals. i’ve enjoyed some good hot chocolate during the winter.
Overall, UVic has several places to eat and grab quick meals from.

I am in the computer science program at this university mainly because of the co op career opportunities it provides. Along with great classroom education with hands on experience, it aids in finding job experience before entering the market.

Victoria has comparatively a peaceful city life and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good balance. The city is well connected with bus routes and bikes routes as well.

It’s an amazing campus with so much accessibilty! So much diversity and you feel included no matter where you go! I’ve had amazing professors for my program so far who go out of their way to help you understand the content of the course. Outside computer science, the department of math is also super helpful and efficient.