Vancouver Island University is a student-centered community where excellence in learning is the primary goal. They welcome and value the contributions of students from around the world who create rich cultural tapestry on their campuses. Their faculty and students gain valuable international experience through engagement in innovative projects and partnerships worldwide. Their vision is shaped by the ideals of a just, equitable and sustainable global community.
PROGRAMS
Academic and Career Preparation and
High School Equivalency
Aboriginal University Bridging Program Certificate
Foundations for Success
High School Equivalency (ABE)
Workplace Essential Skills and Training Program
BC Adult Graduation Diploma
Employability Skills Program
Art, Design and Performing Arts
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Interior Design
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Theatre (Minor)
Visual Art (Major, Minor)
Music – Diploma in Jazz Studies
Theatre (Transfer Program)
Visual Arts Diploma
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Theatre Transfer (Transfer Program)
Bachelor of Music – Classical Transfer (Transfer Program)
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Community Planning
Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications
Post-Degree-Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)
Anthropology (Major, Minor)
Biology (Minor)
BSc Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) (Minor)
Business (Minor)
Chemistry (Minor)
Computing Science (Minor)
Creative Writing and Journalism (Major, Minor)
Criminology (Major, Minor)
Digital Media (Minor)
Digital Media Studies (Major)
Earth Science (Minor)
Economics (Major, Minor)
English (Honours, Major, Minor)
First Nations Studies (Major, Minor)
Geography (Major, Minor)
Global Studies (Major, Minor)
History (Honours, Major, Minor)
Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) (Minor)
Liberal Studies (Major, Minor)
Mathematics (Major, Minor)
Media Studies (Minor)
Philosophy (Honours, Major, Minor)
Physical Education (Major, Minor)
Political Studies (Major, Minor)
Psychology (Honours, Major, Minor)
Sociology (Honours, Major, Minor)
Studies in Women and Gender (Major, Minor)
Theatre (Minor)
Visual Art (Major, Minor)
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Diploma in Criminology
Physical Education Diploma
Addiction Studies Certificate
Legal Studies Certificate
Proficiency in Language and Culture Certificate
Business and Management
Master of Business Administration
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Advanced Diploma (Online)
Diploma in Business Administration
Applied Business Technology
Applied Business Technology – Online
Business Fundamentals for Aboriginal Communities Certificate
Certificate in Business Management
Graduate Certificate in Business
Management Skills for Supervisors
Executive Professional Development
Co-operative Education
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Hospitality Management
Recreation & Sport Management
Tourism Studies
Tourism/Recreation Management Degree
Physics
Computer Science
Culinary Arts
Culinary Management
Education
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Special Education
Global Education Graduate Diploma
Inclusive Education (Special Education) Graduate Diploma
Online Learning and Teaching Graduate Diploma
Teacher Leadership Graduate Diploma
Special Education Teacher Specialty Post Degree Diploma Program (SETS)
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education – Post Baccalaureate Degree (full-time)
Physical Education (Major, Minor)
Physical Education Diploma
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Certificate Program
Exploratory University Studies (EXPO)
Exploratory University Studies (EXPO)
First Nations
First Nations Studies (Major, Minor)
Child and Youth Care First Nations
Aboriginal Construction (Apprenticeship)
Arts One-First Nations
British Columbia First Nations Building Inspector
Business Fundamentals for Aboriginal Communities Certificate
Community Health Promotion for Aboriginal Communities
First Nations Housing Manager
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Community Planning
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications
Global Education Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Gerontology: Active Aging
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Leisure Management
Inclusive Education (Special Education) Graduate Diploma
Online Learning and Teaching Graduate Diploma
Teacher Leadership Graduate Diploma
Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies
Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Special Education Teacher Specialty Post Degree Diploma Program (SETS)
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Advanced Diploma (Online)
Graduate Certificate in Business
Health
Graduate Diploma in Gerontology: Active Aging
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dental Hygiene
Practical Nursing
Animal Care Aide
Community Health Promotion for Aboriginal Communities
Community Mental Health Worker
Dental Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Human Services
Graduate Diploma in Gerontology: Active Aging
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Bachelor of Social Work
Child and Youth Care Diploma
Child and Youth Care First Nations
Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma
Leadership and Disability Studies Diploma
Social Services Diploma
Education Assistant and Community Support
Online Programs and Courses
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Geographic Information Systems Applications
Online Learning and Teaching Graduate Diploma
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Advanced Diploma (Online)
Applied Business Technology – Online
Event Management Certificate
Generate timetable for online courses
Professional Development and Training
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Advanced Diploma (Online)
Animal Care Aide
British Columbia First Nations Building Inspector
Community Health Promotion for Aboriginal Communities
Community Mental Health Worker
Event Management Certificate
First Nations Housing Manager
Hospital Unit Coordinator
Management Skills for Supervisors
Managing Conflict In The Workplace
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Medical Office Assistant
Professional Esthetics
Master Gardener Program
Science and Technology
Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture (Co-op)
Biology (Major, Minor)
Chemistry (Major, Minor)
Computing Science (Co-op, Major, Minor)
Earth Science (Minor)
Geography (Minor)
Geoscience (Major)
Mathematics (Major, Minor)
Psychology (Major, Minor)
Diploma in Computing Science
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology (Co-op)
Forest Resources Technology
Information Technology and Applied Systems
Resource Management Officer Technology
Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate Program
Physics (Transfer Program)
Tourism, Recreation, and Hospitality
Master of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Leisure Management
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Co-op)
Bachelor of Tourism Management (Co-op)
Hospitality Management Diploma (Co-op)
Recreation and Sport Management (Co-op)
Tourism Studies (Co-op)
Certificate in Adventure Tourism and Recreation
Event Management Certificate
Wine Business
Culinary Arts Bridging to Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Transfer Program)
Trades and Applied Technology
Culinary Management (Apprenticeship, Co-op)
Information Technology and Applied Systems
Aboriginal Construction (Apprenticeship)
Aluminum Boat Building
Applied Business Technology
Applied Business Technology – Online
Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)
Carpentry (Apprenticeship)
Culinary Arts (Apprenticeship, Co-op)
Electrician (Apprenticeship)
First Nations Housing Manager
Hairstylist Foundation Certificate Program
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation (Apprenticeship)
Horticultural Technician Foundation
Motorcycle and Marine Technician (Apprenticeship)
Power Engineering/Process Operator – 4th Class
Professional Baking and Pastry Arts (Apprenticeship)
Professional Esthetics
Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Mechanic (Apprenticeship)
Welding (Apprenticeship)
Culinary Arts Bridging to Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Transfer Program)