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Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, Canada · Suburban
PublicCoed
Acceptance
85.0%
Tuition/yr
$14,600
Students
13,500
Founded
1969
About
A teaching-focused university overlooking Nanaimo's harbour on Vancouver Island, strong in hospitality and tourism, fisheries and aquaculture, and community-embedded programs. Small classes and coastal lifestyle at accessible entry requirements.
- University type
- Public
- Acceptance rate
- 85.0%
- Total enrolment
- 13,500
- Student : faculty
- 20:1
- Founded
- 1969
Courses & majors
Hospitality ManagementBusiness AdministrationFisheries & AquacultureNursingEducationComputer ScienceCriminologyTourism ManagementGraphic DesignSocial WorkBiologyEarth Science
Cost of studying
Tuition / yr
$14,600
Cost of attendance
$25,100
Application fee
$110
Scholarships & financial aid
Entrance and regional scholarships for internationals are modest; affordability comes from tuition and island living costs.
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