Nanaimo, Canada
Vancouver Island University
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Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a public university in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. Its institutional history dates to 1936, and it became Vancouver Island University in 2008. The university’s main campus is in Nanaimo, with additional campuses in Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River).
VIU offers programs in areas including arts, business, education, health sciences, science, trades, and applied technology. The university reports more than 100 programs overall, including a mix of degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other study options. Its international admissions page lists English-language proficiency options such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAEL, Cambridge English, Pearson PTE Academic, and the Duolingo English Test.
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University at a glance
- Institution type
- Public
- City
- Nanaimo
- Founded
- 1936
- Intakes
- January, May, September
- Tests accepted
- IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAEL, Cambridge English C1 Advanced, Cambridge English C2 Proficiency, Pearson PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, GCSE English
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