
Vancouver Island University (Canada)
Contact Person for this Programme
Dr. Sarah Schäfer-Althaus
Phone: +49 (0)261 287-2019
Email: salthaus@uni-koblenz.de
Location: F122
Internal Application Deadlines
Fall semester (August – December):
31 March (Bachelor's)
Spring semester (January – April):
31 July (Master's)
30 September (Bachelor's)
External Homepage
VIU YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@viuchannel
VIU's Factsheet 2026
Study Programmes
Students at VIU can choose courses from all Bachelor’s degree programmes in the following academic areas:
- Business Management
- Art & Design
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Health & Human Services
- Science & Technology
- Tourism & Hospitality
Application and Entry Requirements
Applications to Vancouver Island University must be submitted via our partner organization, the International Student Office (ISO):
https://www.international-student-office.org
The ISO website also provides additional helpful information about VIU and the application process.
As with all of our programmes in North America, we strongly recommend planning your stay abroad ca. 1 year in advance.
If you would like to apply to VIU or have general questions about studying in Canada (e.g., course selection, credit transfer, or recognition of courses), please contact our VIU coordinator Dr. Schäfer-Althaus to schedule an appointment. We are happy to support you and answer any questions you may have.



