Bachelor's Degree Programs

Bachelor of Interior Design

Fees: Credit-Based Undergraduate Programs

Description of Fees and Rates:

Tuition: $131.21 per credit hour:
– $393.63 per 3-credit course per semester
– $514.56 per 4-credit course per semester
Student Activity fee: $5.25 per credit.
VIU Students' Union fee: $69.00 per semester.
Health and Dental Plan fee: $286 per year; this fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
Other fees: Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for One Year	Amount
Tuition (30 credits x $131.21)	$3,936.30
Student Activity fee (30 credits x $5.25)	$157.50
VIU Students' Union fee ($69.00 per semester)	$138.00
Health and Dental Plan fee* ($286 per Year)	$286.00
Total	$4,517.80**

* The Health and Dental Plan fee is only in effect for full–time students at the Nanaimo Campus.

** In Year 3 students have the option to take either a Summer Internship course (ARTI 350), or 3 Liberal Studies Abroad courses. Additional fees for ARTI 350 total $1,297.14. For information about Liberal Studies Abroad fees please contact the Liberal Studies department at (250) 740–6194.

Note: All fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Special Expenses (approximate costs)	Amount
Books and supplies per year	$2,500.00
Cost for field trips per year	$500.00
Laptop computer suitable for running CAD software	cost varies

Note: The above expenses are estimates only and are subject to change.

Updated: May 3, 2012