Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University (VIU), formerly known as Malaspina University-College and before that as Malaspina College, is a public university founded in 1969 on Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia, Canada.

The university's campuses include the Nanaimo Campus, the Cowichan (Duncan) Campus, the Powell River Campus and the Parksville Qualicum Centre campus, with the main campus located in Nanaimo.

VIU is also the proud owner of Milner Gardens and Woodland in Qualicum Beach, which was recently named one of the top 10 public gardens in Canada.

More than 15000 full-time and part-time students study at Vancouver Island University, including more than 3 thousand international students.

More than 2000 faculty and staff work at this university.

Programmes offered at this university include accounting, economics, project management, art and design, social sciences and more.

Why Vancouver Island University?

Vancouver Island University is recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching, applied research and learning.

Vancouver Island produces high-quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and the world.

The university's graduates and students have good employment prospects, and graduates can begin a good career after completing their studies.

The university's roots go back to 1936, and it has a rich history and connection with its communities.

This history and commitment to people have given Vancouver Island University a solid foundation on which it continues to grow.

Classes at this university are small and are taught by highly skilled faculty.

Clubs and associations, such as health programmes, dental care, etc., are actively operating at this university.

The university also runs attractive programmes such as mountaineering, rock climbing, boating and hockey as recreational programmes for students.

Another attractive event at this university is The Culture-Couch, a multicultural event run by students that includes trying traditional foods, listening to music from different cultures and talking with others about the world.