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Vancouver Island University

country rank  40
world rank  1366

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University Overview

Established in 1969, Vancouver Island University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nanaimo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Duncan, Parksville, Powellriver. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Acronym VIU
Founded 1969
Motto Love where you learn
Colours Blue and green

University Location

Address 900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo (population range: 50,000-249,999)
V9R 5S5 British Columbia
Canada
T +1 (250) 740 6315
F +1 (250) 740 6472
Other locations Duncan, Parksville, Powellriver

Study Areas and Degree Levels

EduListing Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Vancouver Island University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above EduListing Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

EduListing Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)
International
students		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)

Important: the above EduListing Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Vancouver Island University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above EduListing Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 60-70%
Admission Office 900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo V9R 5S5
+1 (250) 740 6315

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Vancouver Island University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 2,000-2,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Vancouver Island University's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Vancouver Island University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia


Year of first Accreditation

1936


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business AACSB International
  • Commission on Dental Accreditation Canada CDAC
  • Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing NCASN
  • Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board CFAB

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Vancouver Island University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Universities Canada (UC)
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
  • Canadian University Press (CUP)

Academic Structure

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Social Media

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LinkedIn

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YouTube

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Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported


Open Education Consortium

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Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Vancouver Island University's Wikipedia article


Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.


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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Vancouver Island University's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Vancouver Island University to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The EduListing University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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