14,500 Total Students, 2,000 International Students
120+ Programs
100,000+ Worldwide Alumni Network
Max Class Size 34 Students
International Students from 93 Countries
70 Staff Supporting International Students
Mild weather all year
Safe & affordable community
Close to nature & urban hubs
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English Language Programs
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High School at VIU
The High School at Vancouver Island University offers the independence and flexibility of learning on a university campus with access to university facilities.
Resources for International Students
Future Students
Niccolai Zicong
I used to build cities with LEGO. It wasn’t until two years ago that I became familiar with the profession of planning: the role that shapes the space we live in. The Master of Community Planning program at VIU is a student focused program. We learn planning theory and immediately put that knowledge into practice within the community. I have never enjoyed school this much.
– Niccolai Zicong, China, Class of 2019, Master of Community Planning
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Blog Posts
5 things that surprised me about Vancouver Island University
As an international student, experiencing cultural shocks when changing countries is the norm. My name is Becky, and I moved to Nanaimo from Mumbai at the...
Student leader reflects on the power of community and connections
When Tapiwa Shoko, also known as Taps, began searching for post-secondary opportunities, Vancouver Island University caught his eye due to the hands-on...
Making the most of faculty and community connections
Being one of the first groups of students to go through the restructured Master of Business Administration program was a highlight of Prabhdeep Singh Sambi’s...
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