Jordanian credential
VIU accepts the Jordanian General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) as high school completion for undergraduate, diploma and certificate programs.
Partner university · Nanaimo, Canada
Vancouver Island University
A teaching-focused university in Nanaimo with applied programmes and smaller cohorts than the large Vancouver institutions.
Founded 1936Public research university
About the university
Why students choose Vancouver Island University
A teaching-focused university in Nanaimo with applied programmes and smaller cohorts than the large Vancouver institutions.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: Vancouver Island University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
English test required
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language need a recent test, such as IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (before 21 January 2026), PTE 60 or Duolingo 115.
Conditional acceptance
Students who meet the academic requirements but not the English one may be accepted conditionally and complete VIU's English Language Centre program to Level UP5.
Master's entry
Graduate programs need a minimum B average in the final two years of a bachelor's degree plus the same English scores; no GMAT or GRE is required.
Program requirements
Academic programs may have extra admission requirements and course prerequisites, and some limited-entry programs have restricted space.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Programmes
Popular courses at Vancouver Island University
Computer Science (BSc)
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Majors and Minors
Course page
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Course page
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Vancouver Island University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Vancouver Island University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Vancouver Island University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppIs there a foundation route into Vancouver Island University?
GESCO applies to Vancouver Island University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Vancouver Island University?
Vancouver Island University is in Nanaimo, Canada. It was founded in 1936.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Vancouver Island University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Vancouver Island University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Interested in Vancouver Island University?
Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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