Vancouver Island University

VIU enrolls 455 students from India. India has the the highest proportion of students at the VIU campus, of any country outside Canada. Check the table below for the top 5 international countries with the most number of students at VIU:

Source: viu.ca

Yes, VIU British Columbia is a nice option for Indian students to study in Canada, for the reasons listed below:

• Small class sizes (20 to 30 students per class)
• Relatively more affordable (tuition costs INR 16.5 Lakhs to INR 18.6 Lakhs per year)
• Multiple PGWP eligible programs
• Diverse and supportive campus culture for Indian students

VIU is moderately competitive for Indian students to get into. It has an acceptance rate of 57%. However, it is generally accessible for Indian students who meet the academic and English proficiency requirements.

VIU does not have too stringent entry requirements for Indian students. Generally an average grade "B" in the last 2 years of UG studies is enough for entry to PG degree courses.

Vancouver Island Uni alumni get special discounts on travel and accommodation, access to VIU career support, campus services, and the VIU Alumni App to manage these benefits.

Mentioned below are some key benefits of being a VIU Canada alumni:

• Access to job postings and event schedules
• Up to 15% off on travel with regional partners
• Home, Healthcare, and Car insuranace by TD Insurance and Industrial Alliance
• Opportunities to attend alumni events and maintain connections with university community

Yes, Indian students at VIU have the option to work during their studies. Students enrolled at VIU are allowed to work 24 hours per week on or off campus.

Know more about <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/part-time-jobs-in-canada-for-international-students-articlepage-971" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best part-time jobs for Indian students in Canada 2026</a>.

VIU acknowledges an application from Indian students within two-eight weeks of receiving the same and notifies them via email for the next steps in the admission process.

Indian students are advised to scan and attach all their documents as part of the online application. This helps reduce time.

Note: Some PG and limited entry programs may have longer waiting time.

Indian students can apply directly or submit an admission application to VIU via one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors (for FREE). 

To apply directly, follow the below steps:

• Register on the official VIU application portal
• Check the program requirements and gather the required documents;
• Complete the online application;
• Pay the non-refundable Vancouver Island University application fee
• Aftew review, submit the application

In order to study Vancouver Island University MBA, international students must fulfill certain admission requirements and they are mentioned below:

• Must have a UG degree from a business or non-business discipline;
• A minimum “B” average in the last two years of UG degree;
• Letter of introduction explaining how the MBA will contribute to career plans;
• A <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/how-to-prepare-impressive-resume-applycontent4730" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resume </a>describes education, work, and volunteer experience;
• Two letters of recommendation;
• Minimum one year of work experience is required;
• No GMAT (entrance examination) score is required; and
• Must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs (IELTS: 6.5 | TOEFL-iBT: 88 | PTE: 60).

Yes, VIU British Columbia does offer scholarships to Indian students based on their academic performance. Mentioned below are some popular Vancouver Island University scholarships for Indian students:

Vancouver Island University MBA fees for Indian students are INR 21 Lakhs for first year. Students can check below the complete first year package to study MBA at VIU:

Particulars

Amount

Tuition & Fees

INR 21.1 Lakhs

Hostel & Meals

INR 4 Lakhs

Transportation

INR 23.6 K

Others

INR 3 Lakhs 

Total

INR 28.2 Lakhs

All UG and PG degree programs offered by VIU are PGWP-eligible as long as at least 50% of these have been completed in person in Canada. However, completing a PGWP eligible programme does not guarantee students will receive the same.

The decision lies with the IRCC. To know more, check our FREE <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/all-about-post-study-work-permit-in-canada-applycontent5972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PGWP in Canada Guide for Indian Students</a>

Yes, Indian students can change their programme at VIU. However, it depends on entry requirements being met, availability of seats, and immigration rules.  Complete and submit a Change of Program form.

The form needs to be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the start of the desired semester.

Contact VIU admissions team via viu.ca to know more.

Vancouver Island University (VIU) Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme inspires applicants to become professionals in their expertise. VIU MBA program is among the most technologically integrated programs in Canada. Students get the best education with lots of career opportunities. Therefore, yes VIU is good for MBA.

Vancouver Island Uni consistently ranks among the top universities globally. According to QS World, Vancouver Island University ranks #1201 overall and #1501 for sustainability in 2025. 

In 2024, the university ranked #1001 in the world as part of the QS Rankings.

Vancouver Island Uni is highly regarded for its affordable and pratical MBA. It does not rank among the<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/top-ranked-mba-universities-in-canada" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> tier-1 universities in Canada</a> for the same. However, VIU is considered a B- category university for MBA by an unofficial source.

The university is unranked for an MBA in the Shiksha and QS World Rankings 2026.

Vancouver Island Uni ranks between #40 and #60 among universities in Canada. Since it's focus is primarily on UG education, community engagement, and applied research rather than PG-level studies, it is unranked by major global bodies like US News.

Shiksha ranks it #36 among colleges and universities, nationally.