The VIU Advantage
Vancouver Island University is a public, degree-granting institution that offers both university and college programs. With its breathtaking location high on a hill overlooking the ocean and the Coast Mountains, the campus features over 110 acres of tranquil gardens, forested pathways and landscaped greenspace.
The central island location provides students with unlimited opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, kayaking, numerous water sports and skiing.
Other advantages this closely-knit educational community offers include:
- Accessible professors
- Affordable tuition
- Home-stay and on-campus student residences
- Excellent, modern facilities with access to advanced technologies
- Small classes taught by professional, highly-qualified, caring professors
- Excellent research opportunities
- Student success support services that include both academic and personal counselling
- On-campus social, sports and recreational activities
- Co-operative Education program
- Easy access to Vancouver and Victoria