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    Vancouver Island University

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    Nanaimo, British Columbia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1969
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    About Vancouver Island University

    Founded in 1969 as Malaspina College, Vancouver Island University became a university in 2008. Located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, it offers a unique coastal learning environment.

    Best known for

    • Island living
    • Affordable tuition
    • Small class sizes
    • Marine and coastal programs
    • International student community

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1969

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Nanaimo campus overlooking ocean
    Cowichan campus
    Powell River campus

    Popular Programs

    Business
    Computer Science
    Education
    Tourism
    Natural Resource Management
    Fisheries & Aquaculture

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    IELTS

    6.0 (min 5.5 each)

    TOEFL

    80

    GPA / Marks

    65%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

    We don't publish this figure until we can name the source and the year it covers.

    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • International Entrance Scholarship ($2,000)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)
    Summer (May)

    Application deadline

    Rolling

    Application fee

    CAD $100

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Nanaimo

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Vancouver Island University.

    Source not verified — check the official website