VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY - VIU

Public University Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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About Vancouver Island University - Viu

Public University Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island University - Viu is one of the top universities and colleges in Canada. This college is a designated learning institute in Nanaimo with DLI number - O19395299688 . The Vancouver Island University - Viu, British Columbia has a total of 75000 passed out students holding reputable positions around the world. Currently Vancouver Island University - Viu has a total number of 16000 students with 12000 students studying full time courses and 4000 students studying part-time courses (Check official website to know about the availability of part-time courses in the University/College). The number of international students in Vancouver Island University - Viu is currently 1800. The Vancouver Island University - Viu has a total number of 1500 teaching faculties and 500 non-teaching faculties. The college is located 550 metres from Malaspina Theatre, 290 metres from Tamagawa Garden, 550 metres from VIU Campus Store - Nanaimo.

If you want to study in Canada Vancouver Island University - Viu is highly recommended for you.

Is Vancouver Island University - Viu a public, private or government college?

Vancouver Island University - Viu is a "PUBLIC College" founded in the year 1969. It is one of the top PUBLIC institutes in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver Island University - Viu Campuses

Vancouver Island University - Viu currently has 4 campuses located in Duncan, Powell River, Parksville, Nanaimo actively recruiting international students.

S.No	Campus Name	City	Province	Country
1	Cowichan	Duncan	British Columbia	Canada
2	Powell River	Powell River	British Columbia	Canada
3	Parksville-Qualicum Centre	Parksville	British Columbia	Canada
4	Nanaimo Campus	Nanaimo	British Columbia	Canada

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Vancouver Island University - Viu is one of the best colleges in Nanaimo providing a very good campus environment. Being one of the top colleges in British Columbia Vancouver Island University - Viu is very popular among the international student community including Indian students.

Campus Life

International students studying in Vancouver Island University - Viu can enjoy access to following facilities in the campus.

Vancouver Island University - Viu student residence details - For Student residence/ housing/on-campus accommodation/ hostel and facilities like wifi, dining related information, contact the institute's international student's office.
Bookstore - Vancouver Island University - Viu has a world-class book store with wide collections of student academic utilities. Vancouver Island University - Viu’s bookstore on campus is available from Monday to Friday 9 a.m - 4 p.m
Parking - Parking is available in all campuses .
Meal fees - The student studying in the academic institute on an average spends CAD $250 per month for food.
Athletics & Wellness - Vancouver Island University - Viu has world class gym & fitness facilities. Athletics & Wellness centre of Vancouver Island University - Viu timings: Monday to Friday 5 a.m - 6:30 p.m
Lockers - This educational institute offers safety lockers for students.

This college has a number of sports clubs, cultural clubs, music clubs, and international student clubs. Some of the clubs listed below are:

Anthropology Student Club - Dawn Johnson (Supervisor)
Dungeons and Dragon Club - Dawn Johnson (Supervisor)
Graphic Design Club - Dawn Johnson (Supervisor)
Satyr Players Club - Dawn Johnson (Supervisor)
Law Club - Dawn Johnson (Supervisor)

The campus tour is available in the Vancouver Island University - Viu. Have a look at the university map here.

Notable Alumni

This Vancouver Island University - Viu has a total number of 75000 alumni. Some of the notable and popular alumni of Vancouver Island University - Viu are:

Vancouver Island University - Viu Rankings

According to QS World Ranking Vancouver Island University - Viu is ranked 1502 globally in 2022. According to another popular ranking body US News & World Report, Vancouver Island University - Viu is ranked 234 in Canada for the year 2022. This college has also secured rank #1399 in 2022 according to Times Higher Education.

US News & World Report Ranking

Year	Rank
2022	234
2021	234
2020	234

QS World Ranking

Year	Rank
2022	1502
2021	1205
2020	1206

Times Higher Education Ranking

Year	Rank
2022	1399
2021	1203
2020	1203

Webometrics Ranking

Year	Rank
2022	5254
2021	5254
2020	5254

Vancouver Island University - Viu Application fee for international students

Application fee for Vancouver Island University - Viu is 156.06. This application fee is to be paid along with completed application, mandatory documents, SOP & LOR for admissions. Also, note that paying the application fee doesn’t guarantee admission.

Vancouver Island University - Viu Fees

On an average Tuition fee for Vancouver Island University - Viu per semester is CAD $5,600. You can find semester-wise tuition fee/tuition fee per annum for UG, PG, Diploma and MBA courses here (if available).

UG Tuition FEE	PG Tuition FEE	DIPLOMA Tuition FEE	MBA Tuition FEE
CAD $18,500	CAD $19,000	CAD $15,500	CAD $22,500

You can check all the courses and their tuition fees details here

Library

Vancouver Island University - Viu library contains 7010 e-books, 357 research guides, and 211 databases. You can contact a library representative on Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m at 2507406330. You can also reach through [email protected] .

Placements

Approximately, 95% of Vancouver Island University - Viu's students get placed within a short period of the course completion. Check out their job postings here

Part-time jobs at Vancouver Island University - Viu for Indian students

Apart from regular teaching assistantships and lab assistantships, following part-time jobs are available for Indian students in Vancouver Island University - Viu

Business Development Coordinator
Operations and Administrative Assistant
Faculty of Community Services
Research Lab Technician
Administrative Coordinator

Note: Apart from regular internships, college conducts regular career fairs and job fairs every year.

Top companies recruiting Vancouver Island University - Viu students

There are many top companies recruiting international students of Vancouver Island University - Viu regularly. You can contact the placement office for further details. However, our research team found the alumni's of Vancouver Island University - Viu working in some of the top-notch companies like:

BASF Canada Inc
GlaxoSmithKline Inc
Enbridge Inc
SAP Canada Inc
McCarthy Tetrault LLP

Vancouver Island University - Viu graduate average salary based on degree

Although there is no official data of Vancouver Island University - Viu graduates' average salary, based on our research team input we found out that international students studying in Canada working as Administrative Assistant earns an average salary of CAD $45,000 per year , Graphic designer earns an average salary of CAD $46,043 per year , Animator earns an average salary of CAD $55,028 per year , Visual Effect Artists earns an average salary of CAD $66,568 per year , Editor earns an average salary of CAD $55,000 per year .

LEVELS	SALARY in CAD$
Bachelors	CAD $38,500 per year
Masters	CAD $46,000 per year
MBA	CAD $71,600 per year

Note: The above salary is generally for international students studying in Canada, not specifically for Vancouver Island University - Viu graduates.

More details about Vancouver Island University - Viu for Indian students

Vancouver Island University - Viu is located in the Nanaimo.
Vancouver Island University - Viu has high visa success rate.
Vancouver Island University - Viu accepts backlogs for international students.
Vancouver Island University - Viu follows conditional acceptance

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree Program - Eligibility


Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

Post-Secondary Diploma or Certificate Program - Eligibility


Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th. Minimum 55% in diploma & Bachelor's courses.	Minimum 6.0 IELTS reading score, 6.0 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 6.0 Listening score, Minimum 6.0 Speaking score. Overall 6.5 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

Graduate Certificate Program - Eligibility


Minimum 60% in 10th & 12th.	Minimum 5.5 IELTS reading score, 5.5 IELTS Writing score, Minimum 5.5 Listening score, Minimum 5.5 Speaking score. Overall 6.0 IELTS Band score.	SOP, LOR, Transcript, Resume, Official score reporting, WES.

Note: Eligibility Criteria given below is a general requirement for international students who wish to study in Canada, not specific to this college. And also eligibility requirement vary for courses and levels. Know the eligibility criteria for specific courses

Important Details About Vancouver Island University - Viu for Indian Students:


PG Work permit	Yes
Part-time jobs	Yes
Internship	Yes
Scholarship	Yes
Research	Yes
Credit transfer	Yes
Co Ops	Yes
Option for PR	Yes

Contact Information of Vancouver Island University - Viu for International Students


Phone Number:2507533245	Mobile Number:18889202221
Fax:N/A	Email id:[email protected]
Website: https://international.viu.ca/	Location:view on google map
Address:900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada - V9R 5S5

International Entrance exams - Scores Required for Admission:

Program Level	IETLS Requirement	PTE Requirement	TOEFL Requirement	Duolingo Requirement
Post Graduate // Masters	6.5 (no band below 6.0)	60 (no section below 60)	93 (no band below 20)	125
Diploma	6.5 No Less Than 6.0	60	88<20	125
Advanced Diploma	6.5 No Less Than 6.0	60	88<20	125
Certificare	6.5 No Less Than 6.0	60	88<20	125
Bachelors	6.5 (no band below 6.0)	60 (no section below 60)	88 (no section below 20)	125