Excellence in teaching, innovative research, and an inclusive community prepare students for success in all aspects of life. It is a public university located on the west coast of Canada with campuses located in the traditional territories of Snuneymuxw, Quw'utsun, Tla'amin, Snaw-naw-as, and Qualicum First Nations. It began operations as a Federal-Provincial Youth Training Center in 1938. We have adapted to the needs of our community over the years. In the 1950s, we began to attract international attention for innovation and hands-on learning. In 1969 we became the College of Malaspina. April 2008 saw the transition to Vancouver Island University. Today, they are a full-fledged university with a compelling academic program, and true to our roots, we continue to offer careers and vocational training.

This Canadian institution welcomes more than 12,000, of which 12% are international students and 12% are local students. They have four campuses located in British Columbia International students are offered more than 120 programs in a variety of majors. To secure admission in graduate programs, international students must have obtained a bachelor's degree with a B-class average in the last 2 years of their bachelor's program. They offers more than 120 graduate and undergraduate programs as well as professions, diplomas, and certificates. These courses include subjects such as art, design and performing arts, health sciences, business and management, science, engineering and technology programs, tourism, entertainment and hospitality hotel, and personal service. It operates with one main campus, two other campuses, the Cowichan and Powell River campuses, and a center in Parkville. Nanaimo's main campus overlooks the ocean spread across 92 usable acres. The university has a 100,000-square-foot library that offers print and online materials.

They accepts applications from international students whether they apply directly to the school or through an authorized representative. Students can also participate in exchange programs between government-sponsored organizations or winners of competitions and scholarships. It has more than 14,500 students, of which 2,000 are international students from more than 93 countries. The majority of foreign students come from India, Japan, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Germany, USA, Iran and other countries.