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 our international deadlines page.
Art, Design and Performing Arts programs
- Visual Arts Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026 - Theatre Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: June 15, 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 - Bachelor of Tourism Management
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: June 30, 2026 - Hospitality Management Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: July 31, 2026 - Tourism Management Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: June 30, 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 - Recreation and Sport Management Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Due Date: June 30, 2026
Education programs
- Early Childhood and Care Diploma
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: June 30, 2026 - Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate
Certificate | 8 months
Deadline: Ongoing - Master of Education, Educational Leadership
Master's degree | 2 years
Deadline: May 31, 2026 - Master of Education, Special Education
Master's degree | 2 years
Deadline: May 31, 2026 (Part-time option only)
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 Computer Science
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: July 15, 2026 - Bachelor of Science
Bachelor's degree | 4 years
Deadline: August 16, 2026 - Computer Science
Diploma | 2 years
Deadline: July 15, 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.