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74% Domestic
14% International
12% Indigenous
Equals one amazing group of students
$3 million
Scholarships & bursaries for students in 2017-18
120+
A wide range of programs to fuel your passion
2,409
# of VIU students participating in 98 different outdoor rec activities, intramural leagues, fitness classes, and special events
96%
Students satisfied with education at VIU – BC Student Outcomes 2016
(Survey of Bachelor’s Degree students)
1936
VIU's history began with the establishment of a vocation training school in Nanaimo
Learn Why You’ll Love it HereVIU News
VIU to Recognize Indigenous Peoples with Ancestral Lands In Canada as Domestic Students
Change to tuition approach reflects VIU’s continued and active support for process of reconciliation
VIU Student Researchers and Faculty Organize Annual BioBlitz Event
Community volunteers sought to survey flora and fauna
VIU Engineering Students Test Skills In Design Competition
Public invited to vote for best project design
VIU Events
Jewellery Sale - Scholarship Fundraiser
22nd Annual Sale of Original Jewellery by Kathryn and Marni (WOST) All proceeds go to scholarships for students in the Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Program...
Input Request Re: VIU's Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure
This is an invitation to provide your feedback! It’s been one year since VIU adopted the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure, and the University is inviting...
Community Partners Series with Dr. Paul Hassleback, Medical Health Officer at Island Health
Join VIU's Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office and Community Relations in welcoming Dr. Paul Hassleback, Medical Health Officer at Island Health...
ONLINE: Information Session: New VIULearn Course Retention Process: Deletion of Courses from 2012 – 2015
VIU has been using VIULearn (D2L's Brightspace learning environment) since 2012 and we have a lot of courses, content and student data on our platform. It is...
Eric Friesen
All the professors in my department know me by name and have shown a genuine interest in not only teaching me, but helping me succeed. I would say that the teachers I’ve had have been more mentors than professors. It feels like everyone is there because they love science and it creates a wonderful atmosphere that makes good academic communication so incredibly easy. The professors taking a personal interest in the students, being approachable, and most importantly being passionate about biology has truly made me feel like my education matters to them.
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