Where you can make an impact
When you join a graduate program at VIU, you have access to mentorship and development opportunities beyond what you expect from grauduate school. You gain the tools to be a leader in your field. And you make connections that will fuel your success for years to come.
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Over 3000 graduate degrees conferred in the last 10 years
Very high (80-85%) completion rates in VIU degree programs.
Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Graduate Certificate program is the only of its kind in Canada
Explore graduate and post-degree programs at VIU
Choose the program that gets you where you want to go.
Whether that’s a graduate degree, diploma or certificate, at VIU you gain deep knowledge of your chosen discipline. You gain skills in communication, and you develop your professional capacity.
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Resources for graduate students
The VIU community of academic and research professionals is here to support your work. Whether you’re preparing a literature review or publishing your research findings, you’ll find friendly, knowledgeable people to help you in your pursuits.
Develop professional relationships through mentorship
All graduate and post-degree programs at VIU offer mentorship support. We encourage you to pursue topics that are relevant and interesting to you. And we pair you with a mentor whose interests align with yours.
Featured mentor
Sonal Deshmukh. B.ARCH, MCP
Sonal is an instructor in the Master of Community Planning program and the Professional Indigenous Lands Management Certificate program. She also works in the field, collaborating with local municipalities, community groups and First Nations on community-led initiatives. Sonal supervises graduate student master's theses and major projects and mentors graduate students. She believes in a collaborative learning environment where ideas are exchanged freely, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives in shaping innovative solutions to complex planning challenges.
Conference funding
We providing funding so you can present your scholarly work at a conference. Options available for virtual and in-person conferences.
Graduate Students with Impact
The Graduate Students with Impact community works with you to elevate your research and other work by sharing it with a larger audience.
Three-Minute Thesis
3MT® is a global graduate student event that VIU participates in every year. It’s a great way to develop your ability to communicate your research to a wider community
Will you be a Graduate Student Scholar?
If you receive a major scholarship in recognition of your academic, research and community leadership while at VIU, we provide you with more opportunities to grow. This includes leadership training, communications development and peer service.
Education that can take you anywhere
You’re going to do great things as a VIU student. We want you to have every opportunity to share your knowledge. And we connect you to opportunities to engage with the community and your future colleagues.
"Undertaking my applied project on artificial intelligence in teacher training through VIU's Master of Education in Educational Leadership program opened doors to unique opportunities such as leading AI workshops, conducting professional development days, presenting at a national conference in Ottawa and more. These experiences not only enriched my research but also enabled me to actively engage with educational practices, demonstrating VIU’s commitment to providing platforms for transformative learning and real-world application."
– Harleen Kaur Kalra
Collaborate with faculty and peers
Collaboration skills take you far in life. We make sure you have ample opportunities to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary setting as a graduate student. This includes Graduate Communities, CREATE and the Vancouver Island Leadership Conference.
Breakfast Club
Graduate students share a meal, take in a short workshop and discuss matters in a community setting.
CREATE
CREATE is VIU’s largest knowledge sharing event. Grad students take part in multidisciplinary sessions, mentor undergraduates and provide event support.
Connect with the Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies (OGS) is here for you. We’re a small but mighty group dedicated to making sure graduate students get what they need. We can connect you to funding opportunities, professional development options and so much more.
