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Vancouver Island University

Discover a future with more

At VIU, you connect with tomorrow's leaders, creators, keepers and makers. You harness the power of community to fuel your future with more:

  • more job opportunities
  • more impact on the world
  • more earning potential

Learn about a future with more

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Explore 100+ programs

Whether you’re looking for the arts, sciences, trades or humanities, VIU has a program for you. 

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Jacob Tortorelli

Bachelor of Kinesiology

"The professors make you work for everything you get. But there was never a point in time where I felt my teachers didn't care."

How to become a VIU student

Discover your place at VIU

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Learning at VIU

Follow your interests to find a program that’s right for you.

Learning at VIU

 

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Admissions

Find out what it takes to be a VIU student. Spoiler alert: we make it easy! 

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Student life

Explore your opportunities to get involved at VIU.

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Leaders, creators, keepers and makers connect at VIU, nurturing a good life for generations to come. 

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Visit VIU’s Nanaimo campus

Experience VIU with all your senses during a campus tour. Take in the stunning ocean view and the surrounding forest. Explore all the campus has to offer with a student ambassador as your guide. 

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VIU News

From the classroom to COP: A VIU prof writes about climate talks

Dr. Lauren Touchant co-edits book analyzing impact of conferencesSince the first annual meeting 30 years ago, the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (…

Breaking barriers in skilled trades education

VIU MBA grad Caitlin Hartigan’s path to becoming the youngest female Dean of Trades in CanadaVIU Master of Business Administration graduate Caitlin…

Getting to Know You: VIU Facilities Maintenance team

What they do, what makes their work rewarding and how to connect with themEvery day, Vancouver Island University’s Facilities Maintenance Team plays a vital…

VIU Events

Jan
14

Winter Connect Fair

Connect directly with on-campus supports and resources. Sample traditional hot beverages from around the world and play interactive games and activities.…
Jan
14

Child and Youth Care (CYC) Information Session

Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. Join us at an upcoming CYC Information Session to find out more about the…
Jan
14

Montessori Educator M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Info Session

Learn how to take your career to the next level with a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership.   This unique program at VIU offers advanced…
Jan
16

VIU Student Spa Clinic

The VIU Student Spa Clinic located on Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus. Our clinic is a teaching facility, where students enrolled in the…
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Brooks Gill

Information Technology and Applied Systems

"The experience you get at VIU is extremely valuable. The skills you walk out of here with prepare you for a successful career."

How to become a VIU student