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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 purpose in life
  • 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 in the news: August 17 to 30

AI literacy, algae blooms and oyster illness, here's how VIU experts are making the news: Welcoming new studentsNew students were welcomed to our Nanaimo…

Getting to know you: Tim May

Tim May is VIU’s new Food Services Operations Manager.  Tim May comes to VIU after a wide-ranging career that included chef de partie roles at Fairmont…

From the President’s Desk: Welcome to the Fall 2025 Semester

As we begin a new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you – whether you're returning or joining us for the first time. One of the things…

VIU Events

Sep
6

VIU Mariners Soccer

We’re back at school and back on the pitch! VIU’s 2025 soccer season kicks off on Saturday, September 6 as the VIU Mariners varsity men's and women's teams…
Sep
7

VIU Mariners Soccer

We’re back at school and back on the pitch! VIU’s 2025 home opening weekend continues on Sunday, September 7 as the VIU Mariners varsity men's and women's…
Sep
9

Networking Essentials Workshop

Bring your lunch and get ready for the upcoming career fair! Build your confidence and discover the power of networking to unlock new opportunities. We'll…
Sep
9

Library on the Land: Seed Saving Workshop

Join the VIU Seed Library and Nanaimo Foodshare at their 945 Park Avenue farm for a hands-on seed saving workshop. Free of charge and open to everyone! …
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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