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Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

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

There’s still time to apply. Deadlines extended for BBA, BSc, BA and more!

Discover how to apply to VIU and get more information about tuition and financial aid.

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

Make the best of your time at VIU. Get involved in campus events and enjoy island adventures.

Attend in-person and online events, explore campus and connect with your professors and soon-to-be classmates!

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

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Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

Explore the research highlights. Includes recent publications, ground-breaking studies and more.

Title	News Category	Published
Aspiring brain surgeon to receive Alumni Horizon Award	In the Community	May 28, 2012
Wine Country chef Bernard Casavant honoured with VIU's Distinguished Alumni Award	In the Community	Jun 2, 2011
Local hairdresser receives Malaspina’s first Distinguished Alumni Award	In the Community	Apr 18, 2005