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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.

Programs Programs

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

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Programs

Learning Services

January intake

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

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.

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.

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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2020 Vancouver Island Leadership Conference

Read more about 2020 Vancouver Island Leadership Conference

Visiting Scholars Program 2017-2018—Call for Applications

Read more about Visiting Scholars Program 2017-2018—Call for Applications

Nanaimo Global Film Festival

www.nanaimofilmfest.org

Read more about Nanaimo Global Film Festival

First Annual Report of the WLCE at VIU

Read more about First Annual Report of the WLCE at VIU

Avenues to Action 2014: Public Invited to Sustainability Conference at Vancouver Island University March 15, 2014

Avenues to Action 2014 includes presentations and hands-on workshops

NANAIMO, BC: Water, energy and community engagement – these are the themes of a day-long student-led conference at Vancouver Island Universi

Read more about Avenues to Action 2014: Public Invited to Sustainability Conference at Vancouver Island University March 15, 2014

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