Vancouver Island University
Excellence in teaching, innovative research and an inclusive community at Vancouver Island University prepare students for success in every aspect of life.
VIU is a public university on the west coast of Canada with campuses on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nations.
Quick Facts
- more than 120 programs, from graduate and undergraduate degrees to trades diplomas and certificates
- 12,000 students (12% Indigenous and 12% international)
- about 1500 faculty and staff
- 121 research projects that involved community partners in 2021-22
Nanaimo Campus
Located on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, VIU’s main campus in Nanaimo hosts an ocean-view campus, spanning 92 scenic acres, including lush stands of forest and Japanese gardens.
Cowichan Campus
VIU’s newest campus offers a broad range of programs and student services in a beautiful and modern LEED Gold Certified facility and a few minutes’ drive away, at the Cowichan Trades Centre.
tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus (Powell River)
Study in this beautiful coastal town and find a friendly, supportive community at VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus in Powell River.
Campus Tours
2022 Aerial tour of Vancouver Island University
Have you ever wanted to see what Vancouver Island University's Nanaimo campus looks like? Check out this selection of aerial clips we took this summer of our beautiful campus. If you have any questions about VIU, please reach out to us at connect@viu.ca
Tour of the Vancouver Island University Campus
Even though classes will be online in the fall, we've been getting lots of requests from new (and future) students who want to see some kind of tour of the Nanaimo campus. In this video, our student ambassadors Dayna and Kass take you on a quick tour of the Vancouver Island University campus in Nanaimo, British Columbia. If you want to learn more about VIU, connect with us: https://viu.ca/contact