More options
With more than 120 programs to choose from, VIU gives you more options for your future.
More connections
Small class sizes mean you make real connections with your classmates and with your instructors. Your instructors get to know you can connect you with opportunities on campus and in the community. Dr. Nicole Vaugeois, Associate Vice-President of Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (AVP SRCA) recently spoke to Global News about how VIU connects students to research opportunities.
More experience
Every VIU program prioritizes hands-on experience to ensure you get more from your education.
More expertise
Language expertise
Modern Languages Studies Professor, Dr. Yoichi Mukai, uses innovative eye-tracking technology to study how native and second language learners understand and produce speech. He uses the technology to track the brain's effort. He recently spoke about his work as part of the Global News Future of Work series.
Read more about Dr. Mukai's work with eye-tracking technology.
Chemistry expertise
Chemistry professor, Dr. Kyle Duncan, is developing mass spectrometry technology that could help discover new treatment options for cancer. He's building custom imaging technology to get a more accurate picture of metabolites in tissue. He recently talked with Global News about his work and the opportunities it creates for VIU students.
Read more about Dr. Duncan's work with mass spectrometry.
Find a VIU expert
From big topics like technology, the environment and health to niche topics like orchids or beer, the VIU community has a diverse range of expertise. And we want to share our knowledge with you. You can find a VIU expert in a searchable database.