Institution

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia · Canada · Public institution

Post-secondary institution designated by the Government of Canada.

International student tuition

Published international tuition for undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs: CAD 832.09 per credit. Additional fees apply.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

How to apply

Select a program and check its requirements, then follow VIU’s official application route. Prepare official transcripts, proof of English, certified translations where needed, a passport copy and the relevant school or university credentials.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0. TOEFL iBT before January 21, 2026: 88 overall, no section below 20; after that date: 4.5 overall, no section below 4.0. Test results must be no older than two years.

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Main campus

Nanaimo

Official source · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Provincial average tuition

British Columbia · 2026/2027 · CAD

Canadian graduate: $11,388.00
Canadian undergraduate: $7,117.00
International graduate: $27,612.00
International undergraduate: $40,314.00

Annual provincial averages, not this institution’s tuition.

Statistics Canada · 37-10-0045-01 · Checked Oct 15, 2026

Campuses and programs

Province: British Columbia
City: Duncan, Nanaimo, Parksville, Powell River
Type: Public institution
Graduate programs: Yes
PGWP: Yes

Not all programs offered by a DLI are eligible for a PGWP. Make sure to check the details for a list of eligible programs offered by the DLI.

Sources and dates

DLI listImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaOpen official sourceUpdated Oct 5, 2026Checked Oct 15, 2026

Member universityUniversities CanadaMember listPublished Jun 27, 2024Updated Oct 15, 2025Checked Oct 15, 2026

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