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Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

About VIU Why VIU

About VIU

Why VIU?

Explore where VIU is going

The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

Strategic Plan

Programs Programs

Explore a wide range of program offerings and learning services. Choose from degrees, vocational training, certificates and more.

Find your program Learning Services

Programs

Learning Services

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid

Discover how to apply to VIU and get more information about tuition and financial aid.

Admissions Tuition and Aid

Admissions

Tuition and Aid

January intake

Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

January intake

Student Life Student Life

Make the best of your time at VIU. Get involved in campus events and enjoy island adventures.

Student Life Student Services

Student Life

Student Services and Support

Get ready for the new student orientation

Attend in-person and online events, explore campus and connect with your professors and soon-to-be classmates!

RockVIU

Support VIU Support VIU

Connect with other VIU alumni and learn about the impact of donor generosity at VIU.

Give

VIU Alumni

VIU Donors

Your support means so much to VIU students

Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Research Research

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

Research

Research and Creative Activity

Explore the research highlights. Includes recent publications, ground-breaking studies and more.

Research Reports

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Recruitment

WorldVIU Student Office Hours: Afternoon Session

Join us for our WorldVIU Office Hours. Each week we'll be hosting a morning and afternoon session so prospective students can connect in real time with current Vancouver Island University students.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to VIU campus life and the beautiful Vancouver Island setting.

Read more about WorldVIU Student Office Hours: Afternoon Session

WorldVIU Student Office Hours: Morning Session

Join us for our WorldVIU Office Hours. Each week we'll be hosting a morning and afternoon session so prospective students can connect in real time with current Vancouver Island University students.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions related to VIU campus life and the beautiful Vancouver Island setting.

Read more about WorldVIU Student Office Hours: Morning Session

Ask VIU Online Information Session USA

Ask VIU USA on Thursday, December 14, 2023

Read more about Ask VIU Online Information Session USA

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Information Session

The High School at VIU is pleased to offer the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, starting in September 2023!

The diploma is a robust academic programme with a focus on post-secondary preparation through the development of 10 attributes, which make up the IB Learner Profile.

Read more about International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Information Session

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program Information Session

The High School at VIU is pleased to offer the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, starting in September 2023!

The diploma is a robust academic programme with a focus on post-secondary preparation through the development of 10 attributes, which make up the IB Learner Profile.