Vancouver Island University

LaSalle College Vancouver has an acceptance rate of 75%, making admissions for international students to the university somewhat competitive and selective. On the contrary, the acceptance rate at Vancouver Island University is around 57%, hence, making admission to the university comparatively more competitive and selective. To increase the chances of acceptance to a university of choice it is also crucial for students to secure the English Language proficiency test scores higher or equal to the minimum test scores accepted by LaSalle College Vancouver and Vancouver Island University. Additionally, students are also required to adhere to the admission requirements for international students and submit all the required documents along with the submission of the application fee.

It is feasible to pursue higher education at Vancouver Island University (VIU) while residing in Vancouver. This is a common choice made by students who commute between Vancouver and Vancouver Island to further their education. Depending on the mode of transportation, the trip time may change. Taking a ferry from Tsawwassen to Duke Point or Swartz Bay, or flying from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, are the most popular ways to get from Vancouver to Vancouver Island. The flight takes 20 to 30 minutes, and the ferry takes about two hours. Although some students find the commute exhausting, many find it to be tolerable and are able to manage their studies and the commute at the same time. In the end, it comes down to personal preferences and situations.

Vancouver Island University is beautifully built university with three campuses, namely:

Nanaimo Campus: VIU's main campus in Nanaimo, which spans 92 picturesque acres and features lush forests and Japanese gardens, is situated on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Students can take a short city transit ride to Nanaimo's harborside downtown center for unique dining, pubs, coffee shops, and shopping, or stroll along the nearby nature trails.

Cowichan Campus: The newest campus of VIU is located at the Cowichan Trades Centre, a short drive away, and provides a wide range of programs and student services in a stunning, contemporary LEED Gold Certified building. Nestled on the Cowichan Tribes' ancestral land in the center of Duncan, Cowichan Campus offers easy access to dining options, retail establishments, and other amenities. Students can take part in outdoor activities and cultural events, visit farmers' markets to sample the produce of the region's farms, and travel just a short distance to lakes and the ocean.

Campus in Powell River: VIU's Campus in Powell River offers a welcoming, encouraging community for students to study in this lovely coastal town. It is situated on the upper Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation. It is surrounded by pristine wilderness and not far from Jervis Inlet and Desolation Sound, two of the world's top ocean destinations. Powell River draws people who value a wide range of active interests and the lively, small-town atmosphere.