Vancouver Island University
(VIU)
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public
higher education institution in Canada.
VIU was established in 1969. The main building of the university proudly stands in Nanaimo inside an urban campus.
University ranking. Many independent academic rankings put Vancouver Island University in the top 50 best universities in Canada. Vancouver Island University is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process involves prior academic performance evaluation. More than a half (70%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at VIU, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 12,500 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 12,500 USD per year. The university has a variety of scholarship programs that students can take part in. The university offers a wide range of programs for online education. For more information you can visit the official website of the university http://www.viu.ca.
The composition of the university. Vancouver Island University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 20 thousand students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. The education is provided by more than 2500 teachers and professors. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at VIU. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of VIU. The students have access to the university’s library. Students can apply for a dormitory.
University ranking. Many independent academic rankings put Vancouver Island University in the top 50 best universities in Canada. Vancouver Island University is considered to be one of the most prestigious universities on the planet, securing the place in the top 5% of the world’s best universities.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The admission process involves prior academic performance evaluation. More than a half (70%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at VIU, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 12,500 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 12,500 USD per year. The university has a variety of scholarship programs that students can take part in. The university offers a wide range of programs for online education. For more information you can visit the official website of the university http://www.viu.ca.
The composition of the university. Vancouver Island University is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 20 thousand students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. The education is provided by more than 2500 teachers and professors. A variety of international student exchange programs are available at VIU. To learn more about the student life and current events, you can always follow the university on social media: Flickr, Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin.
Infrastructure of VIU. The students have access to the university’s library. Students can apply for a dormitory.
| Ranking | 1734 51 |
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| Country | Canada |
| City | Nanaimo |
| Bachelor (foreigners) | 12,500 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Master (foreigners) | 12,500 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Bachelor (citizens) | 5,000 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Master (citizens) | 20,000 USD/year. Check the current price on the official website of the university |
| Living expenses | $677 -1,075 USD/month |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Official Website | www.viu.ca |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Public |
| Established | 1969 |
| Abbreviation | VIU |
| Teachers | 2,499 |
| Students | 19,999 |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on past academic records |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Housing | Available |
| Financial aid | Available |
| Distance learning | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Motto Love where you learn |
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Accreditation • Ministry of Advanced Education, British Columbia |
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Affiliations • Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) • Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) • Canadian University Press (CUP) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 1734 |
| Country ranking | 51 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 1734 |
Cost of living in Nanaimo
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 242 | 279 |
| Food | 280 | 443 |
| Transportation | 33 | 136 |
| Communications and utilities | 79 | 89 |
| Clothing | 18 | 63 |
| Sports and leisure | 25 | 65 |
| Total | 677 | 1,075 |
| Accommodation in Nanaimo | USD/Month |
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| Shared room outside of centre | 245 |
| Shared room in city centre | 282 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 463 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 485 |
Alternative title
| old | Vancouver Island University (Malaspina) |
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