Search

About About

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.

Programs Programs

Explore a wide range of program offerings and learning services. Choose from degrees, vocational training, certificates and more.

Find your program Learning Services

Programs

Learning Services

Talk to a recruiter

Explore your options with one of our friendly recruiters. Online and in-person meetings available.

Connect with a
recruiter

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!

Support VIU Support VIU

Connect with other VIU alumni and learn about the impact of donor generosity at VIU.

Give

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

Search VIU

aerial view of Building 200 at VIU's Nanaimo campus

News

VIU in the News

Latest Stories

Sharon Karsten standing outside on a sunny day and smiling at the camera.

VIU researcher aims to improve hospital care for people who use substances

July 6, 2026 - 01:46pm

Recipients of the 2020 Provost's Awards for Excellence in Teaching Design and Practice

April 16, 2020 - 05:00am

Keeping Up Team Morale While Working Remotely

April 16, 2020 - 04:30am

Stronger Minds by BEACON Supports Mental Health Available to All Canadians

April 16, 2020 - 04:15am

Dr. Deb Saucier, VIU President and Vice-Chancellor

Have Coffee with the President or Share Your Favourite Video on Social

April 16, 2020 - 04:00am

Webinar: How the Pandemic Has Affected Rental Housing Laws

April 16, 2020 - 03:45am

Showing Students VIU Cares

April 15, 2020 - 12:45pm

VIU Blog

Find out what's going on at VIU!

Rebecca-Duarte-graduating-with-her-friends

From homesick to hopeful: Five things I’m grateful for after 3.5 years at VIU

July 2, 2026 By Becky Duarte

Becky Duarte reflects on a transformative university journey

Two people kayaking towards a sunset.

Six ways to get involved on campus

January 28, 2022 By Preet Parmar

Student clubs, research, special events, university jobs and more

Leon Potter clasps his hands at his chin.

A Brief “Visit” into the Theatre of Grotesque

January 28, 2022

Theatre Professor Leon Potter takes audience behind the curtain of spring production

Three VIU students walk on a grassy hill at the Nanaimo Campus.

Top 6 reasons you should talk to a VIU educational advisor

January 27, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Get the support you need on your learning journey

Flags from around the world strung on a banner

VIU Student Pulse: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022

What's happening on campus 📆

Erika Berg stands outside VIU's Science and Tech building.

What it’s like to be the face of the 2021 fire season

January 24, 2022 By Rachel Stern

VIU student Erika Berg reflects on her role as a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson

Portrait of Talela Manson with Coast Salish totem pole in background

Finding a place to not only belong but also thrive: Talela Manson

January 18, 2022

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU

Statements & Announcements

VIU in the News

Sign up for the VIU news and experts email

Sign up for news emails

Connect with Us!

Phone or email us

Events and Info Sessions

View events

Ready to join us at VIU?

Start Your application