Formerly known as Malaspina University-College, Vancouver Island University [VIU] is a Canadian public university and has grown into a university that plays a vital role in the educational, cultural, and economic life of the region. The special blend of caring, safe, natural environment offered by the university is one of the important factors that sets it apart from other universities.
One of the regional Vancouver Island University campuses is located in VIU Duncan and the other in Powell River whereas the main VIU Nanaimo campus is in Nanaimo. The Vancouver Island University Duncan campus also called the VIU Cowichan Campus.
Vancouver Island University was established in 1969 and was called the Malaspina College, after which it was renamed to Malaspina University-College in 1988, and was again renames as Vancouver Island University as we know it today in 2008.
Vancouver Island University's main campus is located in Nanaimo, and there are regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River, as well as a centre in Parksville.
Vancouver Island University is accredited by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada and by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia in Canada.
Vancouver Island University offers a variety of programs of study in degrees such as bachelors, masters, technical certificates, diplomas, and pathway programs. There are 6 masters programs, 9 graduate diploma, 1 graduate certificate, 4 post-graduate diploma, and 2 advanced diploma offered at Vancouver Island University. It offers 67 undergraduate programs at the university in fields like business, management, education, health, science, technology etc. VIU offers a 20-month full-time MBA that indulges students in a 3-week foundation of blended coursework at the beginning and ends with a 4-month internship and an applied business project.
Vancouver Island Uni is well known for its dynamic, creative community of staff, faculty, and students who together share a common belief that education can change people’s life.
Vancouver Island University Nanaimo is home to almost 14,386 students, 576 faculty members and it takes pride in having diversity in all its dimensions. The Vancouver Island University acceptance rate is 98%. Vancouver Island Uni offers masters, bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in a wide number of areas such as business, tourism, science, technology, art, design, and many more.
There are several reasons behind the University of Vancouver Island being one of the most preferred universities by students. Some of the reason behind it are listed below:
Vancouver Island College provides all kinds of facilities to its students whether it be a residential facility or career centre or Vancouver Island University library for the well-being and comfort of the students. Here is the list of facilities provided by the college to their students and staff.
| Campus and Housing Facility: | There are 10 residence buildings located in the area of VIU Nanaimo campus and these buildings are of different styles like traditional/ dorms, townhouses, and apartments. Students can choose any one depending upon their preference. |
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Situated in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin University offers 341 Ontario college programs. There are also 6 bachelor\'s degree programs. It has a full-time population of 19,439 students out of which 4,000 international students are enrolled from 130 different countries. The college also has 1,300 full-time employees and 3,977 part-time employees on its Algonquin College campus. The facilities on its Ottawa campus span up to 370,340 square meters of area, Pembroke Campus spans up to 56,296 square meters of area and, Perth Campus spans up to 49,498 square meters of area.
Over 4,000 international students enrol at Algonquin from more than 130 countries. Recent activity abroad includes projects in countries such as India, China, Kuwait, Kenya, Dominica, St. Lucia, and Montenegro.
Algonquin College is a publicly funded college located in Ontario, Canada. It has been ranked at the top by several national and international ranking agencies. Algonquin College rankings are awarded based on several ranking factors such as employment rate, research excellence, funding and endowment, reputation, etc. Some of the Algonquin College rankings awarded by different ranking agencies are given below:
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Student-Faculty Ratio 8:1 |
Male-Female Ratio 53:47 |
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International Students 4000 |
Total Enrolment 19439 |
Algonquin accepts TOEFL OR IELTS scores for admissions into academic programs. Algonquin College\'s acceptance rate is 60%. For Indian students, the basic requirements are the international application form and an application fee of $95 CAD. For all Algonquin programs such as Diploma programs, Bachelor’s Degree programs, and graduate programs the following documents and scores are required:
For a post-graduate certificate program, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with a second or first division. For a 3-year bachelor program, 6 exam retakes are allowed and for a 4-year program, 8 exam retakes are allowed. Given below are the Algonquin College admission requirements for international students including the TOEFL, IELTS score requirements:
Acceptance Rate60% |
Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements
88
Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements
6.5
Application Website
Accepts Direct Application
Yes
Accepts Common Application
Yes
The complete Algonquin College tuition fees are paid along with an international premium and the per-term fees. The total fees for some of the Algonquin College programs for international students is:
All new full-time international students are required to pay their full-term fees by the due date listed on their letter of acceptance. The due dates are:
International students who cannot pay their full-term fees by the fees due date can instead defer their term fees with a minimum deposit payment of $1,500.00. Given below are the average Algonquin College tuition fees for international students at both undergraduate and graduate levels:
| Degree Type | Tuition Fees |
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| Undergraduate | - |
| Post Graduate | - |
| Diploma | - |
For applying to Algonquin College, the candidate must choose a program in one of the three campuses and review their visa/ study permit and work permit requirements. The international student should fulfill all the Algonquin College admission requirements for the selected course. Then they can submit their documents on the college website and complete their application by submitting the application fee. Once the Algonquin College application is accepted the candidate will receive a letter of acceptance and can pay the fees for their respective program. Given below are the application deadline for international applicants at Algonquin College:
Algonquin College provides various services to international students. The total cost of living in Canada and studying at Algonquin College will depend upon the number of services that you avail of. Apart from the Algonquin College tuition fees, other expenses include:
The Algonquin College courses fees vary depending on the facilities availed, books and supplies, and other university guidelines. Each diploma, certification, degree, or graduate program has various courses and disciplines. The candidate can visit the Algonquin college fees estimator page, select the campus, semester, residency, and program to estimate their fee amount. Given below are the fees for some of the popular Algonquin College courses for international students:
Course Fees: $2,040
Course Fees: $2,334
Course Fees: $2,040
Course Fees: $4,860
Course Fees: $2,040
Course Fees: $2,040
Course Fees: $4,340
Ottawa, Ontario
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