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LOCATION

LOCATION

WHISTLER

NANAIMO AIRPORT

VANCOUVER

VICTORIA

MT. WASHINGTON

TOFINO

SEATTLE

15 km

36 km

110 km

128 km

171 km

205 km

315 km

17 min.

1 hr. 40 min. by ferry, 20 min. by plane

1 hr. 35 min.

1 hr. 45 min.

4 hrs 20 min. incl. ferry

3 hrs

5 hrs incl. ferry

DISTANCES FROM NANAIMO CAMPUS

Downtown Vancouver at Night

Kayaking on Vancouver Island Surfing in TofinoSkiing in Whistler

LOCATIONS

NANAIMO CAMPUS

COWICHAN CAMPUS POWELL RIVER CAMPUS PARKSVILLE • QUALICUM

CENTRE

DEEP BAY MARINE

FIELD STATION

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Bachelor Of Arts

• Anthropology

• Business

• Creative Writing

• Criminology

• Digital Media Studies

• Economics

• English

• First Nations Studies

• Geography

• Global Studies

• History

Bachelor Of Business Administration

• Accounting

• Economics

• Financial Services

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• Management

• Marketing

• Journalism

• Languages & Culture

• Liberal Studies

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Physical Education

• Political Studies

• Psychology

• Sociology

• Visual Art

• Women’s Studies

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Bachelor Of Child & Youth Care

Bachelor Of Education

Bachelor Of Hospitality Management

Bachelor Of Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Interior Design

Bachelor Of Music In Jazz Studies

Bachelor Of Science

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computing Science

• Earth Science

Bachelor Of Social Work

Bachelor Of Tourism Management

• Geography

• Geoscience

• Mathematics

• Psychology

MASTER DEGREES

Master Of Business Administration (MBA- MScIM)

Master Of Education In Educational Leadership

Master Of Education In Special Education

Master Of Arts In Sustainable Leisure Management

Master Of Community Planning

Master Of Geographic Information Systems Applications

V

OUR PROGRAMS

ADVANCED DIPLOMAS

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Geographic Information Systems Applications

Graduate Certificate In Business

Graduate Diploma In Business-International Trade

Graduate Diploma In Business-Project Management

ACADEMIC DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES

Computing Science

Criminology

Early Childhood Education

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Health & Human Services

Forest Resource Technology

Tourism, Recreation & Hospitality

Theatre & Technical Theatre

Visual Arts

TRADES PROGRAMS

Culinary Arts & Culinary Management

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

UNDERGRADUATE

Completion of VIU’s AP5

IELTS 6.5 - No band under 6.0

TOEFL iBT 88 - No section under 20

GRADUATE

Completion of VIU’s Grad Prep Program

IELTS 7 - No band under 6.5

TOEFL iBT 93 - No section under 20

Before You Apply

Go To viu.ca/calendar

Check requirements for specific program and gather your necessary

documents for scanning:

• Your transcripts

• Proof of English Language proficiency

• Certified English translation of any documents issued in the

language other than English

• A copy of your passport (photo page)

1

2• Once your application fee has been paid and all of your documents have been received, your

application will begin to be processed.

• It can take from 2-8 weeks to process an application. Having all your documents scanned and

attached to the online application decreases wait time.3

• Scan all documents (in separate files)

• Fill-in the on-line International Application for Admission form (world.viu.ca/apply)

which includes uploading your documents

• Pay the $150 (CAD) non-refundable Application Processing Fee

After You Apply

Applying

BASIC TUITION

VIU Cost Calculator: international.viu.ca/cost-calculator

STUDENT LIFE

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

101 STUDENT SERVICES

HOUSING LISTINGS &

ROOMMATE FINDER

WWW.VIU.OCH101.COM

On-Campus Residences

• Single , Double or 4 Bedroom Apartments

• Guaranteed for First Year Students before May 1

• $400-800/Month

Canadian Family

Experience

Homestay (includes 3 meals)

• $850/Month

Homestay (without food)

• $500/Month

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

Short-Term Summer Program

Visit BC’s capital Victoria, the

giant trees of Cathedral Grove,

Horne Lake Caves, the Gulf

Islands and explore the beaches

of Tofino.

$1,975 for the 4-week program

$1,550 for the 3-week program

Short-Term Winter Program

Program activities include

skating, indoor rock climbing,

winter caving, maple syrup

tapping, curling, Aboriginal art,

dancing, cooking and more!

$1,975 for the 4-week program

$1,550 for the 3-week program

UNIVERSITY PRE-VIU

2-week academically focused experience

(incl. trips & university visits) preparing you to

attend university in Canada

ADVENTURE CAMP

Hiking and Kayaking in Canada’s wilderness

LANGUAGE & CULTURE

20 hours of English per week, daily outdoor

activities and trips to Vancouver, Victoria &

Tofino

THE HIGH SCHOOL – SUMMER CAMPS

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

High School (grades 10-12)

Summer Camps

HIGHLIGHTS

Dual credit classes in grade 12

1:1 Chromebook environment

Small Class Size

2 intakes: September & February

Personalized Learning

Extensive English Language support

Access To University Services

Direct Entry into VIU upon graduation

THE HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHLIGHTS

BC Adult Graduation diploma

Direct entry to VIU’s university programs

3 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree

English language proficiency of AP 5

Flexible course offerings

Small Class Size

Access To University Services

1-year pathway for students over 17 years who want to graduate with a

high school diploma and continue to university studies.

ADULT INTERNATIONAL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Advising

Assessment Services

Bookstore

Cafeteria

Counselling

Disability Services

Learning Matters

Library

Math Learning Centre

Peer Success Coaches

Writing Centre

Our students are not

numbers or data to us;

they are individuals

whose goals and

aspirations are

important.

VARSITY ATHLETICS

VARSITY TEAMS

Basketball (M | W)

Golf (M)

Soccer (M | W)

Volleyball (M | W)

CLUB TEAM

Badminton (Mixed)

Baseball (M)

Rugby (M)

Hockey (M)

RECENT NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

2016

PacWest Provincial

Champions

Men's Basketball

2016

PacWest Provincial

Champions

Women's Basketball

2016

PacWest Provincial

Champions

Women's Volleyball

2016

CCAA National Gold

Provincial Champions

Women’s Volleyball

2016

CCAA National Bronze

& PacWest Provincial Champions

Badminton Men’s Singles

2016

CCAA National Silver & PacWest

Provincial Champions Badminton

Women’s Singles

VIU has received the BC Collegiate Aggregate Award for top overall

athletic program in the PacWest for 11 years straight, 2007-2017.

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