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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!

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Support VIU Support VIU

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

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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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News and Announcements

World Leisure Congress 2016 - South Africa

Read more about World Leisure Congress 2016 - South Africa

Student Travel Award: CMT 2015

Read more about Student Travel Award: CMT 2015

Call For Papers: Inaugural International Conference on Tourism and Leisure Studies

Inaugural International Conference on Touris

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Visiting Scholars for 2015/2016

Introducing the 2015‐2016

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Livable Cities Forum 2015

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Nanaimo Global Film Festival

www.nanaimofilmfest.org

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Wildlife Conservation Practices in Sri Lanka

Enjoy a captivating slideshow and talk with Dr. Nihal Pushpakumara, Public Health Veterinary Officer from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr.

Read more about Wildlife Conservation Practices in Sri Lanka

Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide

Read more about Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide

News and Announcements

World Leisure Congress 2016 - South Africa

Student Travel Award: CMT 2015

Call For Papers: Inaugural International Conference on Tourism and Leisure Studies

Inaugural International Conference on Touris

Visiting Scholars for 2015/2016

Livable Cities Forum 2015

Nanaimo Global Film Festival

Wildlife Conservation Practices in Sri Lanka

Sustainable Event Management: A Practical Guide

International Congress on Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT)

This Is Your Year: Social Change Institute 2015