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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

Alumni giving spotlight: Jake Lussier’s commitment to VIU students

A successful physiotherapist and business owner, Jake is helping students gain the same opportunities that shaped his own career. Jake Lussier credits the…

VIU news and experts: November 20, 2025

Removing barriers, electoral reform, training for newcomers to Canada and more.  Small supports can make a big difference in a student’s life. A granola…

VIU Events

Nov
27

Fun in the Quad

Fun in the Quad is an interactive, wellness-focused event designed to promote mental and physical well-being in a relaxed and engaging environment. Take part…
Nov
27

VIU Naloxone Training Workshop

Join us for the VIU Naloxone Training Workshop at  tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus! This in-person session will teach you how to safely administer naloxone and…
Nov
27

Write for Rights

All are welcome to learn about Amnesty International's campaign to support people who’ve been harassed, threatened and jailed for their activism. For over 20…
Nov
27

Community Mental Health Worker Virtual Info Session

Join the program chair, Kim Fraser, on Teams for this virtual session to explore the Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) program at Vancouver Island…
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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