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Get to know VIU. As a teaching university and a research university, we offer a unique experience to students.

About VIU Why VIU

About VIU

Why VIU?

Explore where VIU is going

The Strategic Plan builds on our commitment to diverse learners and draws on our connection to the community.

Strategic Plan

Programs Programs

Explore a wide range of program offerings and learning services. Choose from degrees, vocational training, certificates and more.

Find your program Learning Services

Programs

Learning Services

Talk to a recruiter

Friendly VIU recruiters can help you find a program that’s right for you.

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Admissions & Aid Admissions & Aid

Discover how to apply to VIU and get more information about tuition and financial aid.

Admissions Tuition and Aid

Admissions

Tuition and Aid

How to become a student

Make your VIU application successful by following these steps to becoming a student.

Steps to become a student

Student Life Student Life

Make the best of your time at VIU. Get involved in campus events and enjoy island adventures.

Student Life Student Services

Student Life

Student Services and Support

Get ready for the new student orientation

Attend in-person and online events, explore campus and connect with your professors and soon-to-be classmates!

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Support VIU Support VIU

Connect with other VIU alumni and learn about the impact of donor generosity at VIU.

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VIU Alumni

VIU Donors

Your support means so much to VIU students

Our donors fund over 2000 scholarships, awards, and bursaries each year.

Research Research

Discover how VIU's interdisciplinary research is making a real-world impact.

Research

Research and Creative Activity

Explore the research highlights. Includes recent publications, ground-breaking studies and more.

Research Reports

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Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies Abroad Past Programmes

Italy 2015: Florence
Italy 2014: Florence
Italy 2013: Florence
Italy 2012: Florence
Italy 2011: Florence
Italy 2010: Florence
Italy 2010: Florence (Non-Credit)
Turkey 2010: Istanbul etc.
Italy 2009: Florence
Italy 2008: Florence
Czech Republic 2008: Prague (Non-Credit)
Italy 2007: Florence
Italy 2006: Florence
England 2006: Sussex (Non-Credit)
Italy 2005: Florence

Italy 2005: Florence (Non-Credit)
Italy 2004: Florence
Greece 2004: Athens and Spetses
Czech Republic 2004: Prague
Italy 2003: Florence
Greece 2003: Athens and Spetses
Italy 2002: Florence
Italy 2001: Florence
England 2001: Sussex
Italy 1999: Florence
Italy 1998: Florence
England 1998: Exeter and Sussex
Italy 1997: Florence