Education + Island opportunity
When you join us at VIU you have access to Island opportunity. What does that mean? It means from the moment you step onto campus, you’re part of a community dedicated to your success. Whether you enrol in an arts, sciences or trades, we can connect you to experiences that set you up for success after graduation.
More VIU graduates are employed in fields related to their programs compared to the provincial average.
When you study here, you gain access to hands-on learning and work experiences that set you up for career success.
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Employment outcomes
VIU graduates vs provincial Averages
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Certificate grads
Diploma grads
Bachelor's degree grads
Trades foundation grads
Apprenticeship grads
Note: Related and unrelated employment categories are calculated from employed graduates and displayed as a percentage of all graduates. Percentages have been rounded to nearest whole number. Response rates vary. Please visit the BC Student Outcomes Survey for more details.
Source: BC Student Outcomes Data from 2023 to 2025
My experience at VIU was nothing short of wonderful. The Theatre program was a hands-on experience. Each course I completed prepared me for my current job in more ways than I can imagine.
— Michael Joseph, Theatre Diploma graduate and Character Performer with Disney Cruise Line
Why VIU grads get the jobs they want
VIU grads get the jobs they want because they have access to more opportunities to gain experience that sets them apart in the job market. This includes work experience options, called Work-Integrated Learning. It includes classroom experiences that mirror the work environment. And it includes study opportunities beyond the classroom.
Work-Integrated Learning
VIU Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) prepare you for a career in the real world. WIL opportunities are your chance to gain practical experience you can add to your resume. WIL often involves work placements in your chosen field, so you can build your professional network while you study.
Internships
Practicums
Work experience
Applied research
Community projects
Fieldwork
Explore your options
Choose from more than 100 programs at VIU.
Whether you want trades programs, undergraduate and graduate degree programs or professional development, you get practical hands-on experience in all VIU programs.