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Before You Apply

Explore VIU programs. Check the requirements for your specific program and gather your necessary documents for scanning:

• Your official transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Certified English translation* of any documents issued in a language other than English
• A copy of your passport (photo page)
• Copy of High School Graduation Diploma (if available)
• Copy of University Degree (If available)

*All documents must be translated by a certified translator or notarized if they are in a language other than English.

Applying

We strongly recommend submitting your application online. The application process for international students is different than for domestic students. The application below is for students who are NOT Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residents.

• Scan all documents (in separate files)
• Fill in the on-line International Application for Admission form which includes uploading your documents and selecting your method of payment.
• Pay the $150 (CAD) non-refundable Application Processing Fee (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are preferred. Cheque, money order, and electronic transfer also accepted). 

• Once you have submitted your online application you will receive an acknowledgment email with the receipt of payment.

• Clarify what is considered official, academic records
• Send original or certified translations of all your transcripts to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada

Note

1. Your Application will not begin to be processed until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is received and all scanned required documents are uploaded.
2. For Master Programs, your Letter of Acceptance will not be issued until the $150 (CAD) Application Fee is paid and all original or certified documents are received.

After You Apply

• Once your application fee has been paid and all of your documents have been received, your application will begin to be processed.

• It can take from 2-8 weeks to process an application. Having all your documents scanned and attached to the online application decreases wait time. Note: Masters Programs and limited entry programs may take longer.

• If you have met the admission requirements and have a competitive application, you will receive a Letter of Offer from international admissions. This letter will contain information on program start dates and instructions for payment of your tuition deposit. The tuition deposit is usually the equivalent of the first semester’s tuition.

• In order to secure your place in a program, you must pay the deposit fee by the deadline date indicated in Letter of Offer. Once the deposit is paid an official “Letter of Acceptance” will be emailed to you. You will need this letter to apply for a study permit at a Canadian Embassy, Consulate, or High Commission.

Note

1. In some programs, due to space or enrolment limitations, admission does not guarantee that space will be available.
2. The first payment due date for new students is usually due 4 weeks after the date of offer.
3. VIU reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program or course if there is insufficient enrolment. In such cases, every reasonable effort will be made to notify you as early as possible.

Apply by Paper

VIU also accepts paper applications by mail. However, please note that paper applications will take longer to process.

• Complete the printable International Application for Admission form.
• Attached the non-refundable application fee of $150 is required.
• Attach certified copies of all educational documents in the original language, and certified copies translated into English, if applicable.
• Send or arrange to have an original copy of your TOEFL or IELTS results sent to Vancouver Island University, if required.
• Printed applications and all supporting documents should be sent to:

International Admissions
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Canada