Bachelor of Science — Computer Science
Duration4 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — Bachelor's degree
Vancouver Island University (VIU)
Nanaimo, British Columbia · Public University
Vancouver Island University is a public university offering undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, trades and graduate programs, with its main campus in Nanaimo and additional regional locations on Vancouver Island.
Application Fee$156.06 international
2026–27 Tuition$832.09 per credit
English RequirementIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
IntakesSeptember / January · Program Dependent
Available Program Options
Current VIU degrees and PGWP-eligible programs.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration4 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Arts
Duration4 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — Bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Interior Design
Duration4 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — Bachelor's degree
Computer Science Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 11.0701
Child and Youth Care Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 44.0702
Criminology Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 45.0401
Culinary Arts Certificate
Duration1 year
First-Year TuitionProgram Dependent
English / IELTSProgram Dependent
PGWPYes — CIP 12.0500
Culinary Management Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year TuitionProgram Dependent
English / IELTSProgram Dependent
PGWPYes — CIP 19.0505
Dental Hygiene Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSProgram-specific English
PGWPYes — CIP 51.0602
Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 19.0709
Engineering Transfer Certificate
Duration8 months
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 14.0101
Engineering Transfer Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 14.0101
ITAS — Systems Administration & Cybersecurity Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 11.0103
ITAS — Business Information Technology Systems Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 11.0103
Mental Health Care Assistant Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year TuitionProgram Dependent
English / IELTSProgram-specific English
PGWPYes — CIP 51.3902
Natural Resource Law Enforcement — Post-Degree Diploma
Duration1 year
First-Year TuitionProgram Dependent
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 03.0208
Physical Education Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 31.0501
Resource Management Officer Technology
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 03.0208
Social Services Diploma
Duration2 years
First-Year Tuition$24,962.70 / 30 credits*
English / IELTSIELTS 6.5 overall · min 6.0 each
PGWPYes — CIP 44.0000
Important: *VIU's 2026–27 international undergraduate tuition is $832.09 per credit, approximately $24,962.70 for a standard 30-credit year before mandatory fees, books and living costs. VIU states all bachelor's and master's degree programs are PGWP eligible as long as at least 50% of the program is completed in person in Canada; the non-degree programs shown above are also on VIU's current PGWP-eligible list. Final approval remains with IRCC. Tuition, fees, intakes and admission requirements must be reconfirmed before applying.
Use VIU's official program directory for the latest program, fee, intake and PGWP details.