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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

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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."

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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
23

Learn hul'q'umi'num'

Coast Salish lands and communities are living libraries. From living libraries stem Indigenous language and story. Please join Jane Alcorn, Penelakut, and…
Jan
26

SPARK VIU | Guest Speaker Session with David Schibli

From Lab to Launch: Commercializing Academic InnovationJoin us for an in-person session with David Schibli, Director of Operations at the UVic–Genome BC…
Jan
26

BBA and Undergraduate Program Information Session

Learn about the benefits of earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at VIU. Session includes:available majorsadmission requirementswhat to expect…
Jan
28

VIU Research Seminar

Christine Tong, Brian Dick, and Sarah CarruthersResearch panel discussion: Scholarship of Teaching and LearningModerator:  Kathleen BortlinResearch theme…
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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."

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