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Vancouver Island University’s Heavy Equipment Operator courses' students working at a construction site at the school for heavy equipment operators

Heavy Equipment Operator

Program credential icon Certificate
Program location icon Nanaimo
Program duration icon 17 Weeks
Heavy Duty Mechanics in VIU's garage

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation

Program credential icon Certificate
Program location icon Nanaimo
Program duration icon 10 Months
An exhibition created by Bachelor of Arts, Major and Minor in History students

History (BA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program duration icon 4 Years
Students of the Horticulture Technician at the Horticultural Centre

Horticulture Technician Foundation

Program credential icon Certificate
Program duration icon 9 Months
A Student of the Hospitality Management Diploma program serving two women

Hospitality Management Diploma

Program credential icon Diploma
Program location icon Nanaimo
Program duration icon 2 Years
VIU’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students pursuing their degree in business administration

Human Resources Management (BBA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Nanaimo, Online
Program duration icon 4 Years
Students of the Inclusive Education Special Education Graduate Diploma program on campus

Inclusive Education (Special Education) Graduate Diploma

Program credential icon Graduate Diploma
Program location icon Online
Program duration icon 16 Months
Aerial view of Nanaimo Campus

Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas Planning Advanced Certificate

Program credential icon Advanced Certificate
Program location icon Nanaimo
Program duration icon 3 Semesters
VIU Indigenous Studies BA Program

Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies (BA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program duration icon 4 Years
Young man working at a computer

Information Technology and Applied Systems – Systems Administration and Cybersecurity Diploma

Program credential icon Diploma
Program location icon Nanaimo
Program duration icon 2 Years
VIU Information Technology and Applied Systems, Web and Mobile Specialization

Information Technology and Applied Systems – Web and Mobile Development Diploma

Program credential icon Diploma
Program duration icon 2 Years
VIU’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students pursuing their degree in business administration

International Business (BBA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Nanaimo, Online
Program duration icon 4 Years
VIU's bachelor of physical education degree program students participating in an indoor cycling class

Kinesiology (BA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program duration icon 4 Years
A picture of the Eiffel Tower taken by a student of the Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)

Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) (BA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program duration icon 4 Years
A picture of the Eiffel Tower taken by a student of the Languages and Culture (Romance Languages)

Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) (BSc)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program duration icon 4 Years
VIU Legal Studies Certificate Program

Legal Studies

Program credential icon Certificate
Program location icon Nanaimo
Students of the Bachelor of Arts, Major and Minor in Liberal Studies program in front of the library

Liberal Studies (BA)

Program credential icon Bachelor Degree
Program location icon Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Program duration icon 4 Years
Students discovering the importance of teaching courses online and online education

Literacy, Language, and Learning Graduate Diploma

Program credential icon Graduate Diploma
Program duration icon 2 Years
Title Program credential iconCredential Program duration iconDuration Program location iconCampus
Office Administration Certificate 10 Months Nanaimo
Online ESL Non-Credit 16 Weeks
Pharmacy Technician Diploma 15 Months Cowichan, Online
Philosophy (BA) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Physics (BSc) Transfer Program 4 Years Nanaimo
Physical Education Diploma 2 Years
Political Studies (BA) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Post-Degree Diploma in Fisheries and Aquaculture Post-Degree Diploma 1 Year Nanaimo
Post-Degree Diploma in Languages and Culture (Romance Languages) Post-Degree Diploma 1 Year
Post-Degree Diploma in Natural Resource Law Enforcement Post-Degree Diploma 1 Year Nanaimo
Power Engineering/Process Operator - 4th Class Certificate 32 Weeks Nanaimo
Practical Nursing Diploma 2 Years Nanaimo, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Professional Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate 1 Year Nanaimo
Professional Indigenous Lands Management Certificate Certificate 8 Months Online
Proficiency in Language and Culture Certificate 2 Years Nanaimo
Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Graduate Certificate 1 Year
Psychology (BA) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Psychology (BSc) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Nanaimo
Recreation and Sport Management Diploma 2 Years Nanaimo
Refrigeration Air-Conditioning Mechanic Certificate 34 Weeks Nanaimo
Resource Management Officer Technology Diploma 2 Years Nanaimo
Social Services Diploma 2 Years Nanaimo
Sociology (BA) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Studies in Women and Gender (BA) Bachelor Degree 4 Years Fully available at Nanaimo
Partially available at Cowichan, tiwšɛmawtxʷ (Powell River)
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESOL) Non-Credit