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#36 in Canada

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Vancouver Island University MBA/PGDM Highlights 2026

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Q:   How does Vancouver Island University rank for MBA?
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Vancouver Island Uni is highly regarded for its affordable and pratical MBA. It does not rank among the tier-1 universities in Canada 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.

Q:   What is the cost of MBA at Vancouver Island University?
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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:

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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

Q:   Is VIU good for MBA?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the requirements to study MBA at Vancouver Island University (VIU)?
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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 Resume 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).

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Fee componentsAmount (for 20 months)
INR 21.08 L
INR 4.02 L
INR 23.58 K
INR 2.88 L
INR 28.21 L
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Answered 2 days ago

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 cam

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Akash Gaur

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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:

CountryPercentage of International Students Enrolled (As of 2025)
India33%
China8%
Germany8%
Nigeria7%
Japan7%

Source: viu.ca

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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 ave

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Akash Gaur

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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.

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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

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