Vancouver Island University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2351 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 663 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 58 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 7 of 1 | In Nanaimo |
| # 735 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
16,000
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
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 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Vancouver Island University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Vancouver Island University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Vancouver Island University.
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
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.
| 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
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,258
/ 23,125
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,232
/ 29,236
|
| Biology |
1,151
/ 28,241
|
| Medicine |
826
/ 17,026
|
| Ecology |
783
/ 21,070
|
| Political Science |
754
/ 15,470
|
| Sociology |
706
/ 12,476
|
| Computer Science |
693
/ 12,877
|
| Law |
692
/ 15,001
|
| Geography and Cartography |
691
/ 15,198
|
| Engineering |
635
/ 11,111
|
| Geology |
602
/ 15,831
|
| Psychology |
574
/ 9,493
|
| Physics |
551
/ 9,861
|
| Chemistry |
539
/ 12,609
|
| Philosophy |
511
/ 8,788
|
| History |
498
/ 7,719
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
407
/ 13,385
|
| Business |
398
/ 8,664
|
| Genetics |
393
/ 9,331
|
| Archaeology |
390
/ 7,439
|
| Paleontology |
367
/ 9,363
|
| Mathematics |
364
/ 6,861
|
| Economics |
353
/ 5,101
|
| Biochemistry |
320
/ 7,763
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
315
/ 6,021
|
| Art & Design |
282
/ 4,468
|
| Oceanography |
270
/ 9,625
|
| Public Health |
251
/ 5,173
|
| Pathology |
251
/ 5,453
|
| Psychiatry |
233
/ 4,148
|
| Statistics |
226
/ 5,179
|
| Development Studies |
222
/ 2,776
|
| Demography |
215
/ 5,052
|
| Linguistics |
214
/ 3,786
|
| Zoology |
212
/ 7,048
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
211
/ 4,171
|
| Botany |
210
/ 5,170
|
| Organic chemistry |
202
/ 4,451
|
| Social Psychology |
186
/ 4,614
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Paul Manly
1964-. (aged 62)
filmmaker
politician
communications consultant
proprietor
researcher
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...
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2. Shaye Anderson
1975-. (aged 51)
politician
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...
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3. Gwen O'Mahony
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
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.
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
VIU
Founded
1969
Motto
Love where you learn
Colors
blue, green
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August)
Address
900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5S5 Canada
City Population
100,000
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