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Which Vancouver Island University programs are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit in Canada?
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 PGWP
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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
Upvote 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
Upvote 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
Upvote Is Vancouver Island University hard to get into 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 ave
Upvote Is Vancouver Island University good for Indian students?
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
Upvote How many Indian students attend 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:
| Country | Percentage of International Students Enrolled (As of 2025) |
|---|---|
| India | 33% |
| China | 8% |
| Germany | 8% |
| Nigeria | 7% |
| Japan | 7% |
Source: viu.ca
Upvote Which are best courses offered at RIT for Indian Students?
Rochester Institute of Technology offers various courses at UG and PG levels. Some popular streams at this university are IT & Software, Business & Management Studies, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Design, etc. While some popular courses are mentioned below-
- MS in Human-Comput
Upvote Does Rochester Institute of Technology offer an MBA?
Rochester Institute of Technology offers 2 year full time and part time MBA program. The placement rate of MBA graduates of this university is 82%. While average first-year MBA salary of RIT Graduates is USD 87.1K. Students after graduating from RIT can pursue careers such as- Advertising Account Ex
Upvote How much does it cost for an Indian student to study at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Tuition fees for UG at RIT is about INR 58.34 L. While tuition fees for PG is about INR 50.01 L - 61.96 L. Some other expenses that students need to plan are rent, transportation, books, personal expenses, etc. Indian students can refer to Rochester Institute of Technology fees for more info.
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