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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. 

Browse VIU programs

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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.

Learn about student life

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. 

Take a campus tour

VIU News

VIU Theatre Chair takes centre stage with Nanaimo culture award

Leon Potter recognized for his impact on students and the local arts communityLeon Potter has been part of Nanaimo’s arts community for more than 21 years…

VIU begins search for next president

Search process kicks off with consultation process that runs until May 15, 2026.   What qualities and characteristics do you believe Vancouver Island…

VIU news and experts for April 10, 2026

By-elections, a strong financial future and tech innovationsThis week, we’re keeping an eye on federal by-elections, setting the course for a strong…

VIU Events

Apr
25

Elevate - Interior Design Student Showcase 2026

Join us for Elevate, Vancouver Island University’s 2026 Interior Design Year-End Showcase, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and achievements of our…
Apr
27

Provost's Circle

Please join us for Provost’s Circle. These gatherings provide an opportunity to share experiences at VIU and to reflect together on how those experiences can…
Apr
27

MBA Program Information Session

A VIU MBA connects you to more opportunities to build the in-demand skills you need to thrive in tomorrow’s business landscape. VIU offers the most technology…
Apr
30

VIU Cowichan long table dinners

The 2025–2026 VIU Cowichan Culinary students are preparing a multi-course long table dinner showcasing the talent, creativity and skills developed 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