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Overview

In 1989 VIU began offering university degree programs. The university serves a population of 175,000, covering: Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Qualicum, and Powell River. The main campus is in Nanaimo, with regional campuses in Duncan, Powell River and the Parksville/Qualicum area.

The university offers a wide range of basic education, academic/university transfer, vocational, career and academic programs.

FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: The Nanaimo Campus has a child care centre, an 189-unit student residence, 294-seat theatre, Japanese Garden and an art gallery. The Powell River Campus also has an art gallery and a exposition centre.

 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

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• General Admission Requirements for University and Career/Technical Programs
• General Admission Requirements for Trades & Applied Technology Programs

 

Out-of-Province

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• General Admission Requirements for University and Career/Technical Programs
• General Admission Requirements for Trades & Applied Technology Programs

 

BC Transfer Student

For entry into University Programs - You must have completed at least 24 transferable university credits to be eligible for admission.

Students enrolled in a university program may receive transfer credit for up to 50 percent of their program. Credit is assigned based on an official transcript, and where requested, by course outlines and other supporting documentation.

The Admission Office assesses transfer credit for courses taken in an academic program at other institutions. Credit may be granted for specific VIU courses, or where direct course-by-course equivalencies can not be determined, 'unassigned credit' may be granted.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

For entry into Career/Technical Programs - Students in Career/Technical programs who wish to have transfer credit assessed must submit a form to request advance credit. These forms are available from the Registration Centre.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Mature Student

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International Student

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Other Student (including Special Consideration)

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• General Admission Requirements - Unclassified Students
• Admission on the Basis of a Previous Degree
• Special Admission
• International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Program

 

How To Apply

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