Flexible start dates
Want to begin your studies at another time in the year? Many of our programs offer alternative start dates throughout the year. This means you can begin your educational journey when it works best for you.
We offer January intake for some bachelor's degrees and other programs.
International student?
If you're an international student, visit international deadlines.
Art, Design and Performing Arts programs
- Visual Arts Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences programs
- Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: August 16, 2026 - Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Business and Management programs
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: August 16, 2026 - Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026 - Hospitality Management Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026 - Master of Business Administration
Master's degree | 2 years
Deadline: August 2, 2026 - Business Management Certificate
Certificate | 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing - Event Management Certificate
Certificate | 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing
Education programs
- Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate
Certificate | 8 months
Deadline: Ongoing
Health programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: Ongoing - Health Care Assistant
Certificate | 24 weeks
Deadline: Ongoing - Practical Nursing
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: Ongoing
Science, Engineering and Technology programs
- Bachelor of Science
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: August 16, 2026
Trades and Applied Technology programs
- Baking and Pastry Arts Management
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: Ongoing - Professional Baking
Certificate | 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing - Culinary Arts Management
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: Ongoing - Culinary Arts
Certificate | 1 year
Deadline: Ongoing
Connect with us
Have questions? Email connect@viu.ca.