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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
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:
| Country | Percentage of International Students Enrolled (As of 2025) |
|---|---|
| India | 33% |
| China | 8% |
| Germany | 8% |
| Nigeria | 7% |
| Japan | 7% |
Source: viu.ca
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Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
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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Answered 2 days ago
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 Ra
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