Vancouver Island University Admissions 2024-25

Vancouver Island University Entry Requirements

International student applications are accepted at VIU if they are submitted directly to the university or through authorized intermediaries. Students could also be a part of an exchange program funded by the government or the winners of competitions and scholarships. Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can use the online web application. Take a look at Vancouver Island University’s entry requirements -

General Requirements for UG & PG Admissions:

• British Columbia secondary school graduation or equivalent, with a minimum grade C grade in either English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12
• Degree from a recognized university
• A visiting student requires a Letter of Permission from the home institution 
• A transfer student from a college or university must have at least a 24 transferable university-level credits completed

Vancouver Island University UG Admissions:

• Application from higher secondary school with a minimum GPA of 2.0 
• Official high school transcripts
• Letter of Intent
• Applicants must be 17 years of age or submit a letter of intent
• English Proficiency Scores -
  • IELTS: 6.5 
  • TOEFL iBT: 88

Vancouver Island University PG Admissions:

• Official Transcripts with a minimum GPA  of 3.0
• Proof of English Proficiency
• GMAT or GRE scores 
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• CV/Resume
• Interview (if required)
• Letter of Recommendations (LORs)
• English proficiency scores
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 93

Vancouver Island University Fees

VIU fees can vary for each student based on the type of program they choose. There are undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the university. Along with the cost of tuition fees at the university, the university also charges for additional amenities and services provided on campus. Below is a list of some of the Vancouver Island University fees based on the type of program a student selects -

• Animation & Design: CAD 17,400 - CAD 19,228
• Medical & Pure Sciences: CAD 16,680 - CAD 28,286
• Business Management & Entrepreneurship: CAD 13,250 - CAD 48,960 
• Computer Science & Technology: CAD 13,250 - CAD 48,960
• Engineering: CAD 20,300

Vancouver Island University Placements

VIU provides a 20-month full-time MBA program that begins with a 3-week foundation of blended courses and concludes with a 4-month internship and an applied business project. Under the Academic and Career Preparation and High School Equivalency (ABE) program, the university provides certificate and non-credit programs.

MBA and MSc IB graduates can work in Canada for up to 14 months to 3 years, in addition to four-month MBA internships; such students have a better chance of developing their careers than their peers. Every spring, the Vancouver Island University placements center offers career fairs where students can interact with recruiters. Since 2014, 2053 employers have collaborated with VIU to provide students with work-integrated learning opportunities. The annual pay range for VIU MBA grads is CAD 31,000 - CAD 60,000. Through internships, field schools, co-ops, and practicums, most VIU degrees and trades programs provide practical experience in work environments which is a wonderful opportunity to obtain relevant work experience while studying.