Vancouver Island University

University

Nanaimo, British Columbia · Founded 1936

Enrollment

7,000+ students

Degree Granting

Yes

Campuses

None documented

Website

www.viu.ca

Acceptance Rate

85%

Address

900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5

QS Ranking

Not ranked

Application Fee (2026 Est.)

$31 CAD

Notable Distinctions

Polytechnic-university hybrid

Programs & Specializations

Engineering Sciences Business Trades Applied Sciences

Most Popular Programs

Education Business Fisheries & Aquaculture Tourism & Hospitality Nursing Trades Computer Science Natural Resource Protection

About

Vancouver Island University is a teaching-focused university in Nanaimo, BC, offering a mix of trades, diploma, and degree programs. VIU has unique programs in fisheries and aquaculture science, reflecting its coastal location. It also operates a deep-bay marine field station for marine research and offers some of the most affordable tuition in British Columbia.