

Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo Campus

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About Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo Campus
Vancouver Island University is an internationally acclaimed university that hosts more than 14,500 students, out of which more than 2000 students are from over 85 different countries of the world and has four campuses, the main campus in Nanaimo and regional campuses in Parksville-Qualicum, Duncan and Powell River. VIU is a public post-secondary institution, is acclaimed as a center of excellence for applied research, teaching and learning and has been producing par excellence graduates that meet the demands of the employers in Canada as well as the world.
Vancouver Island University fosters strong connection amongst the communities, the success of its students and international collaborations to help its regional, national and international students and offers an intellectually stimulating and enriched environment for the students to discover their potential and excel both in life and learning.
Scholarship
VIU World-Wide Entrance Scholarships
- Number: Maximum 20 each year
- Amount: $2,000 each
- Criteria: Provided annually to exceptional new long-term academic undergraduate student applicants (not one semester Education Abroad or Exchange students). Students who come to VIU for ESL with conditional acceptance into an undergraduate program will be considered for these scholarships. Awarded to up to 20 of the top applicants entering in the Fall semester based on entering grades from submitted transcripts. No application necessary.
British Columbia High School International Excellence Entrance Scholarship
- Number: Maximum 3 each year
- Amount: $1,000 per year for up to 4 years of Academic study
- Criteria: All International student applicants who have applied to attend VIU in their graduating year from a British Columbia High School with a Dogwood Certificate. Highest average in combined marks of English 12 (combined provincial and school mark), social Studies 11 and Math 11 (Principles or applications). Awarded as a tuition credit at Vancouver Island University in their second academic semester. No application necessary. Awarding of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year scholarships is dependent on retention of a GPA of 3 or better.
The High School at Vancouver Island University International Excellence Award
- Number: Minimum 2 each year
- Amount: $1,000 each
- Criteria: Awarded to international student graduates of The High School at Vancouver Island University recognizing outstanding achievement in their final academic year of studies. No application necessary, awarded as a tuition credit at Vancouver Island University.
VIU International Undergraduate Regional Scholarships
- Number: Seven each year
- Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 awarded for the first year of study and $2,500 for the second year)
- 2018 Regions:
- China - 1 scholarship
- India - 1 scholarship
- Eastern Europe/CIS* - 1 scholarship
- Africa - 1 scholarship
- Latin America - 1 scholarship
- ASEAN ** - 1 scholarship
- Open - 1 scholarship. The open scholarship is available to students from any nation outside of the countries already identified in the other Regional Scholarships.
- Criteria: The scholarships are awarded to International students applying for entry into the first year of an undergraduate academic program. The award is based upon the entered grades from submitted High School transcripts. No application is necessary.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Entrance Scholarship
Full Program Scholarships
- Number: Maximum 3 per year
- Amount: $1,000 per year for up to 4 years of Academic study
- Criteria: Open to all International students who have graduated with an IB diploma. Selection is based upon highest average of combined marks from an IB school. Awarded as a tuition credit at Vancouver Island University in their second academic semester. No application necessary. Awarding of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year scholarships is dependent on retention of a GPA of 3 or better.
Entry Scholarships
- Number: All IB Diploma holders receive this scholarship.
- Amount: $1,000 each for the first year of study
- Criteria: New International student graduates with an IB diploma. Awarded as a tuition credit at Vancouver Island University in their second academic semester. No application necessary.
British Columbia Offshore School Entrance Scholarship
- Number: Maximum 2 each year
- Amount: $1,000 each
- Criteria: All international student graduates from BC Offshore schools are eligible. The awards will be given to the two students with the highest combined scores on any two Grade 12 provincially examinable courses excluding their first language. Awarded as a tuition credit at Vancouver Island University in their second academic semester. No application necessary.
- For further information please go through https://international.viu.ca/international-student-scholarships-and-awards
Vancouver International University offers its students numerous bursaries, awards, scholarships and other financial aids that not only help students with their finances and also provides them the deserving applause for their outstanding performance.
- Helen Brown Book Prize
- Bygone Books Award for History
- William Barraclough History Scholarship
- Dan Hawthorne Sports History Prize
- Karr History Scholarship
- Chuck Hee Wong Memorial Award
- Robert Ross Memorial Scholarship
- British Columbia Historical Association Scholarship
- Burnaby Historical Society Scholarship
- Margaret Ormsby Essay Prize
- W. Kaye Lamb Essay Scholarships
- Effie Galena Kilpatrick Scholarship
Facts & Figures
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1969
Year of Establishment
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15000
Total Students
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3300
International Students
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Admissions Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the Vancouver Island University
- International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in Canada.
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
Please note: If you are not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to Canada.

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, 2018Practical Learning on Offer
There are several extra academic resources in the form of case studies that assist students in fully comprehending the subjects.



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, 2018Amazing help from professors
The professors get to know you personally and take a genuine interest in your success. They encourage you to achieve more and guide you through the process.



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The professors are really supportive and eager to assist students at any time. Professors motivate us to think and learn in interesting ways.


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