Vancouver Island University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2351 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #663 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #58 of 101 | In Canada |
| #7 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #901 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Enrollment
- 16,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.viu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent. TOEFL test for foreign students with score of min. 550 |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Enrollment | 16,000 |
| Full time employee | 2,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 8:1 |
We've calculated the 78% acceptance rate for Vancouver Island University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Vancouver Island University has published 2,030 scientific papers with 39,512 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Ecology, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Law, and Geography and Cartography.
Vancouver Island University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 55 |
| 1994 | 7 | 53 |
| 1995 | 4 | 64 |
| 1996 | 19 | 70 |
| 1997 | 23 | 60 |
| 1998 | 11 | 95 |
| 1999 | 16 | 85 |
| 2000 | 19 | 118 |
| 2001 | 33 | 196 |
| 2002 | 20 | 199 |
| 2003 | 25 | 233 |
| 2004 | 18 | 245 |
| 2005 | 32 | 356 |
| 2006 | 40 | 419 |
| 2007 | 49 | 473 |
| 2008 | 46 | 652 |
| 2009 | 47 | 740 |
| 2010 | 53 | 877 |
| 2011 | 50 | 1058 |
| 2012 | 54 | 1258 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1474 |
| 2014 | 82 | 1571 |
| 2015 | 78 | 1694 |
| 2016 | 84 | 1641 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1648 |
| 2018 | 115 | 1933 |
| 2019 | 91 | 2340 |
| 2020 | 103 | 2694 |
| 2021 | 104 | 3318 |
| 2022 | 117 | 3341 |
| 2023 | 156 | 3424 |
| 2024 | 138 | 3360 |
| 2025 | 109 | 3383 |
Tuition
| International studetns | MBA program: 31,500.00 (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Undegraduate:136.51 per semester credit hour; MBA program: 19,632.35 (CAD) |
Vancouver Island University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Vancouver Island University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Business Administration, Education, Educational Administration, Leisure Studies, Parks and Recreation, Special Education |
|---|
Notable alumni
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Paul Manly
- Occupations
- filmmakerpoliticiancommunications consultantproprietorresearcher
- Biography
-
Paul Manly is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nanaimo—Ladysmith from 2019 until 2021. A member of the Green Party of Canada, he was elected to the House of Commons in a by-election on May 6, 2019, making him the second elected Green federal MP in Canadian history, following party leader Elizabeth May's first election victory in the 2011 federal election.
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Shaye Anderson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Shaye Quinn Anderson ECA is a Canadian politician who was elected in the 2015 Alberta general election to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the electoral district of Leduc-Beaumont. A New Democrat, Anderson defeated longtime MLA George Rogers in an election that saw the NDP win a majority government, the first government change the province had seen since 1971. On January 19, 2017, Anderson was sworn in as minister of municipal affairs.
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Gwen O'Mahony
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gwen O'Mahony is a Canadian politician, who represented Chilliwack-Hope in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from April 2012 until April 2013 as a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party, and is now a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.
Vancouver Island University faculties and divisions
| Area : Art, Design and Performing Arts | Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Area : Business and Management | Business Administration, Health Administration, Hotel and Restaurant, Leisure Studies, Management, Sports Management, Tourism |
| Area : Career and Academic Preparation | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, English, History, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Technology, Writing |
| Area : Education | Education, Leadership, Special Education |
| Area : English-as-a-Second-Language | English |
| Area : First Nations | Child Care and Development, Forestry, Natives Education, Sports Management |
| Area : Health | Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Nursing |
| Area : High School Equivalency | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education, English, History, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, Writing |
| Area : Human Services | Child Care and Development, Horticulture, Leadership, Preschool Education, Social and Community Services, Special Education |
| Area : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminology, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, English, Environmental Management, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Indigenous Studies, International Economics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Natural Resources, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Psychology, Romance Languages, Sociology, Theatre, Visual Arts, Welfare and Protective Services, Women's Studies, Writing |
| Area : Online/Distance Courses | Biology, Business Computing, Child Care and Development, Energy Engineering, English, Geology, Gerontology, Health Administration, Journalism, Media Studies, Physical Education, Sports, Tourism, Writing |
| Area : Science and Technology | Aquaculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Fishery, Forest Products, Geography, Horticulture, Information Technology, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physics, Psychology |
| Area : Tourism, Recreation and Hospitality | Hotel and Restaurant, Leisure Studies, Sports Management, Tourism |
| Area : Trades and Applied Technology | Automotive Engineering, Business Computing, Cooking and Catering, Electrical Engineering, Heating and Refrigeration, Information Technology, Marine Transport, Metal Techniques, Road Engineering, Service Trades, Sports, Technology |
| Course/Programme : Natural Resources Extension | Environmental Studies, Fishery, Geology, Water Science |
| Faculty : Adult and Continuing Education | Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Fire Science, Forestry, Health Administration, Management, Marine Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Service Trades, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | VIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) |
| Motto | Love where you learn |
| Colors | blue, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5S5 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |