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

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About VIU

Why VIU?

Explore where VIU is going

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

Strategic Plan

Programs Programs

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

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Learning Services

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September is not the only time to start a VIU program. Many have January intakes.

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Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid

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

Admissions Tuition and Aid

Admissions

Tuition and Aid

How to become a student

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

Steps to become a student

Student Life Student Life

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

Student Life Student Services

Student Life

Student Services and Support

Get ready for the new student orientation

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

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

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VIU Alumni

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Your support means so much to VIU students

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

Research Research

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

Research

Research and Creative Activity

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

Research Reports

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MABRRI Blog

Arial shot of Mount Arrowsmith in the clouds

MABR Climate Change Realities: Capturing local perceptions and lived experiences with climate change

May 30, 2025

Journey of becoming a Planner

June 13, 2024

Norway

November 6, 2023

MABRRI Research Assistants checking water quality in stream

Life as a MABRRI Junior Research Assistant

January 31, 2023

The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative

September 22, 2022

Forage Fish volunteers learning how to process samples

A Forage Fish Refresher on Thetis Island

August 3, 2022

Microscopes, Manila Clams and Milner Gardens & Woodland; Oh My!

July 6, 2022

Tread Lightly: taking a closer look at what’s beneath our feet on the beach

June 2, 2022

Supporting local environmental organizations

April 21, 2022

Braiding United Nations Global Agendas

March 17, 2022

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