About Vancouver Island University

A public university in Canada, Vancouver Island University was established in 1969. Since its founding, the institution has continued to serve as a hub for in-depth education. The students of Vancouver Island University are recognised for their contributions to the rich cultural diversity of the campuses. Through involvement in cutting-edge initiatives and workshops around the world, the teachers and students are exposed to a global audience. The Higher Education Academy's 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award for teaching excellence has named Vancouver Island University as a finalist. Through innovation and social inclusion, the university's main goal is to create a progressive, sustainable global community.

The university's main campus is Nanaimo, which is spread out across 92 acres. The institution also maintains campuses in Powell River and Cowichan. Additionally, the university's Parksville-Qualicum Center is a private study centre. The university's three campuses are spread among three gorgeous coastal towns that are incredibly diverse in terms of their cultures. The campuses have top-notch infrastructure that provides the finest possible learning environment. The campuses are equipped with cutting-edge labs, libraries, art studios, math centres, computer labs, writing centres, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The faculty of Vancouver Island University is quite accomplished. Additionally, renowned academics, researchers, and business professionals are asked to give guest lectures on campus.

Across all fields, Vancouver Island University provides bachelor's, master's, diploma, and certificate programmes. The university's main fields of study include art, design, and performing arts, education, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, human services, science and technology, business and management, tourism, recreation, and hospitality, trades and applied technology, and cooperative education. In addition, the institution offers programmes in English Language (ESL), Exploratory University Studies (EXPO), Professional Development and Training, and Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE). Additionally, the university provides a variety of online courses in various subjects and levels.

Vancouver Island University sends its students to a variety of industrial workshops for hands-on training. It also implements projects for skill development to prepare students for cutting-edge technologies. The university also provides career counselling and help with job placement for students. Vancouver Island University is a centre for extracurricular and recreational activities in addition to academics. The campuses have athletic fields, gymnasiums, cafeterias, art galleries, and theatres. The university campuses host a variety of events, such as sporting tournaments, jam sessions, dance contests, stage productions, art exhibitions, and literary festivals. All these activities make sure that students participate across disciplines and foster a sense of teamwork.

Why Vancouver Island University?

• More than 2000 international students from more than 85 nations are enrolled at VIU.
• 16:1 is the student to instructor ratio.
• Students' satisfaction with their total education is 92.1 percent.
• Students are happy with their academic experiences in 92.8 percent of cases.
• offers co-operative education programmes that permit full-time employment and study anywhere in Canada.
• has skilled and highly certified instructors teaching small sessions.
• offers programmes of a high calibre at an affordable price.

Vancouver Island University Tuition Fees

Vancouver Island University Entry Requirements

Vancouver Island University English Language Proficiency Requirements

One of the following test results must be submitted by international students whose first language is not English to demonstrate their English language proficiency:

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Vancouver Island University Cost of Attendance

The tuition price and living expenses are included in the cost of enrollment at Vancouver Island University. The student's selections will determine how much it will cost to live. All students residing on campus must, however, pay a room fee of 500 CAD and a security deposit of 250 CAD.

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