Nestled on the picturesque west coast of Canada, Vancouver Island University (VIU) stands as a public university with a rich history and a steadfast commitment to delivering excellence in education. Here&#39;s what sets VIU apart as a stellar choice for aspiring scholars:

VIU maintains a competitive yet inclusive admission process, actively fostering a diverse student body. The university earns distinction for its reasonable tuition fees.

VIU&#39;s location provides students with a reasonable cost of living. Affordable accommodation, meals, transportation, and other necessities in the Nanaimo area contribute to an enhanced overall student experience.

VIU is synonymous with academic excellence and the implementation of innovative teaching practices. With a dedicated faculty and top-notch facilities, the university dedicates itself to creating a conducive learning environment.

VIU offers a broad spectrum of courses, encompassing master&#39;s and bachelor&#39;s degrees, diplomas, and a one-year certificate program across various fields, such as tourism and hospitality, education, business, science and technology, art and design, humanities, social sciences, nursing, and child and youth care.

Understanding the financial challenges that students may face, VIU proactively offers a range of scholarship opportunities. These scholarships recognize merit, financial need, and specific fields of study.

VIU plays host to over 12,000 students, among them 1,100 international students hailing from more than 40 countries. This diversity fosters a vibrant and multicultural environment.

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On-Campus Accommodation

Every year, about 500 students dwell in Vancouver Island University dormitories.

<ul>
	<li>Townhouse, traditional/dorm, and apartment are the 3&nbsp;primary construction styles available.</li>
	<li>Laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, common rooms, a shared kitchen, Wi-Fi, cable TV, study spaces, microwaves, and freezers/fridges are among the amenities available.</li>
	<li>A bed, closet, desk, tiled floor, and garbage bin are among the room&#39;s amenities.</li>
	<li>Some of the rooms have been constructed specifically for students with impairments or special needs.</li>
</ul>

Accommodation

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_O%27Mahony">Gwen O&#39;Mahony&nbsp;</a>- Former MLA in the&nbsp;39th Parliament of British Columbia, Canada

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Blasco">Victor Blasco</a>&nbsp;- Professional soccer player

Alumni

International student applications are accepted at Vancouver Island University provided they are submitted directly to the university or through approved intermediaries. Students may also be a part of an inter-institutional exchange programme supported by the government or the winners of contests and scholarships.

Application Portal -&nbsp;<a href="https://students.viu.ca/Inted/pub_main.asp">Apply Here</a>

Application Fee -&nbsp;150 CAD

Application Procedure

The campuses have athletic fields, gymnasiums, cafeterias, art galleries, and theatres. The university campuses host a variety of activities like as sporting events, jam sessions, dance contests, stage performances, art exhibitions, and literary festivals. All of these events encourage students to work together across disciplines, instilling a sense of belonging.

Sports and Athletics

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	<li>A multi-purpose gymnasium on the Nanaimo campus houses free weights, treadmills, recumbent and exercise bikes, a fitness/weight room with individual weight machines, stair masters, elliptical and rowing machines, and a fitness/weight room with individual weight machines, stair masters, and elliptical and rowing machines.</li>
	<li>More specifically, the main gym features soccer, badminton, volleyball, and basketball fields and courts, as well as a racquetball court and converted squash court.</li>
</ul>

Student Clubs

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	<li>At the institution, there are a variety of student groups to choose from. Course unions, religious, general interest, activist, and partisan groups are among these organisations.</li>
	<li>The Powell River campus boasts a calm and compact atmosphere, as well as a well-connected and welcoming community.</li>
</ul>

Events

In Campus events include the following:

<ul>
	<li>VIU Cultural Connections Activities</li>
	<li>VIU Campus Recreation</li>
	<li>VIU Outdoor Recreation</li>
</ul>

Campus

Vancouver Island University&nbsp;is a Canadian public university founded in&nbsp;1969. Since its establishment, the university remains to be a center&nbsp;for qualitative learning. The faculty and students get international exposure through&nbsp;participation&nbsp;in innovative projects and workshops worldwide. All three campuses&nbsp;of the university are located in beautiful coastal towns rich with cultural diversity. The&nbsp;core areas&nbsp;of study offered at the university include Art, Design &amp; Performing Arts, Education, Health Sciences, Arts, Humanities &amp; Social Sciences, Human Services, Science &amp; Technology, Business &amp; Management, Tourism, Recreation &amp; Hospitality, Trades &amp; Applied Technology and Co-operative Education.&nbsp;

Thus becomes a good option to study in Canada.

Conclusion

The college provides financial aid and ensures that the student has no troubles during their time there. Financial aid is provided in the form of provincial and federal loans, grants, and internal and external Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries through the financial aid team.

Scholarships include -&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>VIU Worldwide Entrance Scholarships&nbsp;</li>
	<li>VIU International Undergraduate Regional Scholarship</li>
	<li>Outstanding International Student Awards</li>
</ul>

Financial Aid

The Vancouver Island University has one main campus, two satellite campuses in Cowichan and Powell River, and one Parkville centre.&nbsp;he Cowichan campus is the newest, featuring LEED Gold-certified contemporary facilities.

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	<li>The main ocean-view facility in Nanaimo spans 92 acres of usable ground.</li>
	<li>The institution offers a 100,000-square-foot library with both paper and electronic resources.</li>
	<li>The Malaspina Theatre, which can hold up to 294 people, is located on the university&#39;s campus.</li>
	<li>On campus, there are two art galleries and a gift shop.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

 
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Infrastructure

British Columbia&nbsp;is the westernmost&nbsp;province of Canada, situated between the&nbsp;Pacific Ocean&nbsp;and the&nbsp;continental divide&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Rocky Mountains. With an estimated population of 5.2&nbsp;million as of 2021, it is Canada&#39;s&nbsp;third-most populous province.&nbsp;

There are over 200 airports throughout British Columbia, the major ones being the&nbsp;Vancouver International Airport, the&nbsp;Victoria International Airport, the&nbsp;Kelowna International Airport, and the&nbsp;Abbotsford International Airport, the first three of which each served over 1,000,000 passengers in 2005.

Given its varied mountainous terrain and its coasts, lakes, rivers, and forests, British Columbia has long been enjoyed for pursuits like hiking and camping,&nbsp;rock climbing&nbsp;and mountaineering,&nbsp;hunting&nbsp;and&nbsp;fishing.

Location

Vancouver Island University&#39;s graduates secure their jobs within a year of their degree completion from the university.

<ul>
	<li>The students also get a lot of internship opportunities while pursuing their course programs.</li>
	<li>The VIU&#39;s Career Center helps students in finding the right job and recruiters for their successful careers.</li>
	<li>The average salary of the VIU graduates ranges between 30,000-60,000 CAD per annum.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Placements

Areas along the south coast have a mild climate year-round. Summers on the coast are warm, with&nbsp;daytime temperatures around 20&deg;C. B.C.&#39;s coastal regions have the mildest winters in all of Canada, and temperatures rarely drop below freezing.

The interior and central regions of the province have hotter summers, with temperatures in July often reaching 30&deg;C or more. Winters are colder and snowier than in coastal regions.

In the north, winters are long and cold with lots of snow, and summers are short. Along the north coast, there is a lot of rain in the spring, summer, and fall, and the winters are cold.

Weather

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Criteria: Open to international student applicants who have applied to attend a degree granting program with a strong academic background. Awarded to up to 8 of the top academically outstanding applicants (1 award per region based on citizenship and not residency) entering in the Fall semester based on grades from submitted transcripts.

International Undergraduate Student Regional Entrance Scholarship

Criteria: Open to international student applicants who have applied to attend a degree granting program at VIU and who are graduating from a British Columbia high school with a Dogwood Diploma. Applicants graduating from a BC Offshore School are also eligible to apply. Awarded to the top 5 applicants entering the Fall semester based on final grades (highest average in combined marks, minimum of 85%) in:

English 11 or 12
A Social Studies 11 or 12
Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Math 11 or 12

BC High School Entrance Award

Criteria: This award is provided annually to new international undergraduates who have applied to a degree granting program with a strong academic background.  Awarded to up to 20 of the top academic applicants entering in the Fall semester based on grades from submitted transcripts.

VIU Worldwide Entrance Award

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