Vancouver Island University is a public institution in Canada that serves the coast of British Columbia and the island of Vancouver. Malaspina College, which establishes in 1969, has developed into a key university for the community’s educational, cultural, and economic life. It is ranked #1001–1200 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Malaspina College, which was established in 1969, has developed into a key university for the community’s educational, cultural, and economic life. It is ranked #1001–1200 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. Vancouver Island University placed 2609th overall and 67th in Canada in the 2022 world rankings. Canada is rated 325th overall and 14th worldwide. An acceptance percentage of 60–70% is usual.
Entry Requirements:
Undergraduate:
Graduation from High School or equivalent Grade 12 / high school diploma with a minimum “C” grade or equivalent
International Baccalaureate: minimum IB of 35 in order to stand a good chance
A-levels: AAA–ABB
Postgraduate:
Minimum “B” average in the final 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirements:
Undergraduate :
IELTS: 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: 88 (no section below 20)
Pearson (PTE) Academic: 60 (no section below 60)
Postgraduate
IELTS: 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
TOEFL: 93 (no band below 20)
Pearson (PTE): 65 (no section below 60)
Vancouver Island University tuition fees
Arts Degree: 19,227
Architecture: 19,227
Business Degree: 19,227
Engineering Degree: 19,227
Education: 19,227
Health Sciences: 19,227
Law: 19,227
Nursing: 19,227
Physiotherapy: 19,227
Psychology: 19,227
Science Degree: 19,227
Postgraduate:
Graduate Diploma in International Trade: 21,789
In Project Management: 21,879
Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management: 13,158
Business Administration: 32,648
Community Planning: 13,158
Master of Education in Educational Leadership: 13,158
In Special Education: 13,158
Master of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications: 18,360
Living cost:
Housing & food (homestay $780/month)
Estimated amount: $4,023.68 (Cdn)
Application form:
https://students.viu.ca/Inted/pub_main.asp
Note:
Your application will not begin to process until the $150 (CAD) Application Fees receive and all scanned required documents are uploaded.
For Master Programs, your Letter of Acceptance will not issue until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is paid and all original or certified documents are received.
Applications for most academic programs are accepted from October 1 until March 31 for classes starting the following September.
Vancouver Island University scholarships:
VIU WORLDWIDE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,000 each, maximum 20 per year
Awarded to top academic, long-term applicants entering in the
Fall semester.
FULL PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS
$1,000 per year for up to 4 years of Academic study
Open to all International students who have graduated with
An IB diploma. Selection is based on the highest average of combined marks from an IB school. Awarding of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year scholarships is dependent on the retention of a GPA of 3 or better.
VIU INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE REGIONAL Scholarship
$5,000 each ($2,500 awarded first year and $2,500 in the second year), maximum 6 per year
Awarded to students with the top academic grades from the selected region.
