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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

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Joseph

From performing on Vancouver Island to bringing characters to life at sea, Michael Joseph’s journey is one powered by passion, hard work and a love for theatre…

 VIU launches in-community delivery model for teacher education

Developed with funding from the provincial government, students will have the opportunity to learn to be teachers in their home community. Vancouver Island…

Recognizing Black History Month 2026

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the many accomplishments of Black people in our community, across Canada and around the globe.  …

VIU Events

Feb
4

VIU & BorderPass: Applying for a Study Permit

Getting your study permit is an important step as a new international student at Vancouver Island University (VIU). To make your border crossing into Canada…
Feb
4

Philosophy Café

Climate, Power, and ResponsibilityA Community ConversationAn upcoming free public event co-hosted by Vancouver Island University and the Vancouver Island…
Feb
4

VIU Research Seminar

Michael MacKenzie, Political Studies Professor and Jarislowsky Chair, and Nikki Hearns, student and co-author Research topic: Trust and Distrust in Canada…
Feb
5

SEXPO: Where Education Meets Curiosity

SEXPO is an 18+ sex-positive, drop-in community event where education, curiosity, and connection come together in an inclusive, judgment-free space. Students…
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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