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Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Ranking 2024 from QS, THE & US NEWS

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Estd1969established year

10652enrollment

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Partner [5 Courses]

4.9/10

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Vancouver Island University overall ranking by QS is #1201 out of 1503 globally, #27 out of 30 in Canada for the year 2025.

Stream	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#1201 out of 1503 in Global Ranking #27 out of 30 in canada	#1001 out of 1401 in Global Ranking #24 out of 31 in canada	#1001 out of 1400 in Global Ranking #26 out of 31 in canada

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Likes:
I selected this University for its distinct research-focused MBA program, which sets it apart. With a reduced emphasis on work experience, it extends opportunities to a wider range of applicants. The advantage of lower competition compared to other public universities is appealing, creating an environment conducive to career growth. Moreover, the general MBA option aligns with my desire to gain holistic knowledge across business domains.,
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is amazing. The location is perfect if you like nature without extreme weather. The island's mild climate means you enjoy all seasons comfortably. The best part? Classes are small, like 20-25 students.,
You're not lost in a crowd; it's a close group where talking is encouraged. Professors know your name, care about your progress, and teach with passion. They're experts and make learning engaging. VIU feels like a friendly community where you learn, connect, and grow.

Dislikes:
At Vancouver Island University (VIU), a lack of diversity among students, with about 80% from one group, is noticeable. This limits exposure to different cultures and perspectives, which is important for a richer learning environment.,
Additionally, job opportunities are scarce on the island due to the absence of major companies. This makes finding meaningful employment after putting in educational effort frustrating. Despite VIU's positives, these challenges impact the overall experience and future prospects. Hoping for improvements in diversity and job opportunities.

Placement:

The program's post-study placement and research opportunities have a distinctive focus. While smaller companies and banks are the common visitors, the number of placements is limited. However, networking activities play a crucial role in connecting students to potential job openings. Although placement options might be fewer, the emphasis on networking and individual capabilities provides an alternative route to securing meaningful roles.

My time at the university has been truly enriching. The campus's natural beauty, small class sizes, and dedicated professors have created a dynamic learning atmosphere. While there are challenges like limited job options and diversity, the personalized education, research opportunities, and sustainability focus have made this journey incredibly valuable.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 5/10

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Naman

Vancouver Island University( Enrolled 2019 )B.S Computer ScienceAugust 20, 2023

3.3 /10

A Critical Review of Vancouver Island University

Likes:
My previous University in India had agreement with Vancouver Island University.,
Professor were helpful. The curriculum has more practical approach rather than theoretical one. Beautiful Campus: Located on the stunning Vancouver Island, the university's campus boasts breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscapes.

Dislikes:
No placements from the college. Need to work on more On - Campus work and on more placements directly from the University. Classmates were into themselves only. They should be supportive. Lack of Entrepreneurship.

Placement:

No placements at all. Have to find by yourself. They doesn’t help at all. They should work on this issue. They should invite companies on campus.

Overall Experience was good in terms of studies and extracurricular activities. Just have to work a lot more on placements.

academic: 4/10

faculty: 5/10

infrastructure: 4/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 1/10

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Heena

Vancouver Island University( Enrolled 2019 )MBA FinanceAugust 19, 2023

3.3 /10

Average Experience

Likes:
It had lenient admission requirements and without GMAT so I opted this one.,
Its location on the Island and some accounting and finance professors who were great during our time in terms of academic support and pretty knowledgeable too. All in all, study wise I would say it was an average experience since most of the subjects were pretty much theoretical and lacked real life examples and experiences

Dislikes:
I was given hard time during my internship period, there were lot of approvals involved and the process I found was tormenting and stressful as I was pressurized to get WFH approval from my company where I was doing internship during COVID. Though it was work from home internship still VIU management wanted specifically wanted in written form which was ridiculous for me to talk to my company and convince them to do something out of the way.

Placement:

It was not a great process, students are left on their own. There are few pep talk though but university did not have much ties with companies.. I hardly seen 3-4 companies who hired few marketing students from our batch.. but most of the people were on their own.

Internship:

Yes, Blackberry

academic: 5/10

faculty: 5/10

infrastructure: 7/10

accomodation: 2/10

placement: 1/10

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Alvin Meledath

Vancouver Island University( Current Student )M.B.AJune 26, 2019

7.0 /10

Come Experience Vancouver Island University

Placement:

They were quite good. Nanaimo is 2 hours away from Vancouver. About an hour away from Victoria. So you have all the big MNCs present. Companies like Amazon, IPSOS, Microsoft, BBTV to name a few. So it is located in a central location is a great advantage.

Internship:

Yes, they do. I have had 2 work ops. And they help with networking as well. The hours on campus are less. But there are many other part-time jobs in the community that can help one with paying their bills.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 7/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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