Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo , British Columbia , Canada
- Founded: 1969
- Establishment: University
- Type: Public
- Total Students: 14500
Vancouver Island University
This is a place of acknowledgement and fair access, achievement, and personal attention – a special blend of a caring, nurturing environment sets VIU apart from other universities. It’s an essential ingredient for a values-based education that creates an environment balancing academic accomplishments with the goal of developing students' social and relationship skills to last a lifetime, make a difference, and model others to do the same. In doing this, VIU is making an invaluable contribution to much stronger and healthier communities and a better world.
VIU is a public university located in the city of Nanaimo on the magnificent West Coast of Canada. Our inspiring natural setting, personal attention in small size classes, quality programming and value-based education, together, set VIU apart from other universities. In this nurturing environment, we celebrate students’ academic accomplishments as much as we celebrate their social competencies. We aim to help students develop their relationship skills by engaging with local and global communities within and beyond the classroom.
Important Facts
Support and student achievement go hand in hand.
Students and alumni tell us all the time how VIU’s small classes and caring support from faculty and staff have made a difference for them in finding success in their studies. The attention to every student’s needs goes far beyond a number. The result? Students have the opportunity to become graduates who are confident, motivated, and prepared to take on the world as they step into future careers.
Students flourish in teaching-focused classes.
Students go above and beyond in programs that provide a match for their passion, their ambition, and their future career aspirations. The focus at VIU is on helping students meet their goals, prepare for careers, and attain the success they may not even have imagined when they started. Students experience hands-on learning, individual attention, and many opportunities for undergraduate research.
With more than 120+ programs, there are many paths ahead.
Students can find the right VIU program to help them prepare for a multitude of careers. Advisors are with them from day one, whether they start out with fundamental upgrading for university entrance, or if they’re a top high school scholar attending on scholarship.
Live the genuine west coast life.
Students experience an active, exciting west coast BC lifestyle as they explore the region, taking advantage of world-class recreation while studying at VIU. Surfing, hiking, scuba diving, camping? Yes, please! Authentic cultural and art experiences? You’ll find it all at VIU and beyond, at our campuses in Nanaimo, Cowichan, Powell River, and Parksville-Qualicum.
Alumni find success around the globe.
Many alumni are living, working, and pursuing graduate studies around the world. VIU graduates join this powerful, supportive, change-making global network of 75,000 alumni when their studies are completed.
Access to university is an imperative
Students who face a barrier to getting a university credential will receive a personalized approach. We explore their challenge with them and work to help them overcome it. As the first university in BC to provide a full tuition waiver to former youth in the province’s care system, our caring faculty and staff strive to work with each student to help them identify their educational path and find success at their studies.
Ranking / Awards
- country rank #40 by UniRank
- world rank #1366 by UniRank
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Contact Information
- 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5 Canada
- To know more contact PSA toll free number 18002585772
Campus Information
Nanaimo Campus
(Main campus)Located on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, VIU’s main campus in Nanaimo hosts an ocean-view campus, spanning 92 scenic acres, including lush stands of forest and Japanese gardens. Walk nature trails located a few minutes from campus on foot, or take a quick city transit ride to Nanaimo’s harbourside downtown centre for eclectic dining, pubs, coffee shops, and shopping.
Cowichan Campus
VIU’s newest campus offers a broad range of programs and student services in a beautiful and modern LEED Gold Certified facility and a few minutes’ drive away, at the Cowichan Trades Centre. In the heart of Duncan, on the traditional territory of Cowichan Tribes, Cowichan Campus is steps from restaurants, shopping and services. Join in outdoor recreation and cultural events, enjoy the bounty of the area's farmlands at farmers’ markets, and arrive at lakes and ocean access in minutes.
Powell River Campus
Study in this beautiful coastal town and find a friendly, supportive community at VIU’s Powell River Campus. Located in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin First Nation on BC’s upper Sunshine Coast, VIU’s Powell River campus is bounded by pristine wilderness and is close to the world class ocean destinations of Jervis Inlet and Desolation Sound. Powell River is a magnet for those who enjoy a wealth of active pursuits and the pace of a small, vibrant and connected community.
Parksville-Qualicum Centre
Join the active hub of learning and community at the Parksville-Qualicum Centre, located in the Parksville Civic & Technology Centre on the traditional territory of the Snaw-naw-as First Nation. Access a wide range of programs including career and academic preparation, university programs, professional development and training and, for the life-long learners, a rich offering of ElderCollege programs. Just a 30-minute drive from VIU’s main campus in Nanaimo, the Centre is at the core of the Oceanside resort community.
Programs Offered
Advanced Diploma in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Applications
- Length 08 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 17400 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Digital Media Studies (BA)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 76908 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20850 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 43785 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Graduate Diploma in International Trade
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20850 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Graduate Diploma in Project Management
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20850 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
International Business (BBA)
- Length 04 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 66720 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 CAD
- Application Fee 108 CAD
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Length 01 Year , 08 Month
- Total Tuition Fee 48000 CAD
- Application Fee 108 CAD
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Community Planning
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 CAD
- Application Fee 108 CAD
- Average processing time 30 days
Master of Education in Special Education
- Length 02 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 25000 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 20850 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days
Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)
- Length 01 Year
- Total Tuition Fee 16680 CAD
- Application Fee N/A
- Average processing time 30 days