Computing Gateway
The Computing Gateway program is ideal for high school students and recent graduates who want to live in Victoria's West Shore community while studying in full-time or part-time capacities.
How does it work?
The specialized Computing Gateway curriculum enables you to explore your interests and build strong programming skills, leading to further studies in Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering.
You'll spend your first two years as a full-time or part-time student at UVic's West Shore Campus, and can also take online courses. When you've met the requirements to enter your preferred major, you'll transfer to the main UVic campus to finish your degree.
Learn more about the Computing Gateway program.
Admission
High school students
Apply directly to this program as a high school student or a recent high school graduate.
Transfer students
If you want to transfer into the Computing Gateway program from another post-secondary institution, contact your recruiter to discuss your eligibility. You might be able to apply directly to Computer Science, Data Science or Software Engineering at our main campus.
Program details
Providing you accurate application deadlines, tuition fee estimates, admission requirements, scholarships and transfer credit depends on your situation.
Program details
Application deadline
Admission requirements
Recommended admission average
Expanded qualifications
English Language proficiency
Transfer credit
Tuition & fees
Tuition rates effective May 1, 2025 (please note some ancillary fees are subject to change for Fall 2025).
This is an estimate only and should be used to give students, parents, and/or sponsors an approximation of the tuition and ancillary fees. This estimate does not include housing, food, cost of books and supplies or other expenses that students can expect in a term.
Scholarships
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We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.
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