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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.

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Programs

Learning Services

More program info

Get your program questions answered at an Info Week program session November 12 to 18.

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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

How to become a student

Make your VIU application successful by following these steps to becoming a student.

Steps to become a student

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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Current Students

Tassel time

April 30, 2019 By Caileigh Broatch with The Nav VIU Student Press

Q&A with graduating VIU students

Surviving University as an Indigenous Student

Walking in two worlds

February 25, 2019 By Jenn McGarrigle

Tips for surviving university as an Indigenous student

How do I pay for university?

January 23, 2019 By Raymond Wade

Tips for lightening your financial load as a VIU student

Improve your career prospects now

November 2, 2018

Four truths only study abroad can teach you

5 tips to rock your summer job

September 6, 2018

Vancouver Island University alum shares her experience

Bust Stress at Vancouver Island University in 4 Steps

August 2, 2018

Follow these tips to ease exam anxieties at VIU

4 Tips to Go Back to School like a Boss

May 5, 2018

Easy ways to make the most of school start-up if you’re new to VIU

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