Vancouver Island University

In order to study Vancouver Island University MBA, international students must fulfill certain admission requirements and they are mentioned below:Must have a Bachelor's degree from a business or non-business discipline;A minimum “B” average in the last two years of undergraduate degree;Letter of introduction explaining how the MBA will contribute to career plans;A Resume describes education, work, and volunteer experience;Two letters of recommendation;Minimum one year of work experience is required;No GMAT (entrance examination) score is required; andMust meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs (IELTS: 7.0 | TOEFL: 93 | PTE: 65).

International students can apply easily for Vancouver Island University admissions through multiple ways. Students can apply directly (online or paper applications) or submit the admission applications through authorized representatives. We have mentioned below some instructions following which applicants can apply for admissions:Explore the VIU programme and select the course of choice;Check the program requirements and gather all the required documents;Now apply for admission though official website;Submit the application fee;Provide official transcripts;Pay the non-refundable Vancouver Island University application fee to submit application.Also read: How to Apply for UG & PG Courses in Canada?

The programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) at Okanagan College and Okanagan College's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme is ranked #81 in Canada by Webometrics. Whereas, Vancouver Island University is ranked #1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.In terms of cost, the tuition for the BBA programme at Vancouver Island University is based on $776.48 (INR 64,720.81) per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 (INR 9,06,091.36) per semester for 15 credits, with the same rate for credits beyond 15. Whereas, the first year BBA fees at Okanagan College is INR 9 Lakhs. 

Here is the comparison of the fees for both the colleges:The total tuition fees for international students at Okanagan College in certain programs are as follows:Culinary Management Diploma: $34,806Civil Engineering Diploma: $45,356Electronic Engineering Diploma: $42,089Mechanical Engineering Diploma: $44,224Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma: $40,421Automotive Service Technology Diploma: $32,469The total tuition fees for international students at Vancouver Island University in certain programs are as follows:Graduate Certificate in Business- $765.77 per credit, $39.68 ancillary fees per creditGraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management- $765.77 per credit, $39.68 ancillary fees per creditGraduate Diploma in International Trade- $765.77 per credit, $39.68 ancillary fees per creditMaster of Business Administration- $756.00 per credit, $28.62 ancillary fees per creditMaster of Community Planning- $575.66 per credit, $33.10 ancillary fees per credit 

The tuition fees at both Trinity Western University and Vancouver Island University are course-specific and may vary from course to course. It depends on the student's preference, and what course he or she chooses. For example, the tuition fee for pursuing the MIM programme at Trinity Western University is INR 13 Lakh, whereas the tuition fee for MIM at Vancouver Island is INR 9 Lakh. Hence, if a student seeking admission to an MBA programme, then Vancouver Island University is cheaper than TriniWester University. Please note that, as the tuition fees at both universities are course-specific, students should check the tuition fee for their preferred course, and decide wisely which university to pick.

We have mentioned below the Vancouver Island University fees for international students:CoursesDuration1st Year Tuition FeesBBA(4 courses)4 yearsINR 11.8 LMBA/PGDM(1 course)20 monthsINR 18 LB.Sc.(5 courses)4 yearsINR 10.2 L - 11.8 LUG Diploma(3 courses)2 yearsINR 11.8 L - 17.7 LB.A.(5 courses)4 yearsINR 11.8 LB.E. / B.Tech(4 courses)4 yearsINR 11.8 LMS(2 courses)2 yearsINR 8.1 L - 11.3 LUG certificate(1 course)1 yearINR 11.8 LBHM(1 course)4 yearsINR 11.8 LOthers UG(1 course)4 yearsINR 11.8 LB.Ed(1 course)4 yearsINR 11.8 LB.J.M.C.(1 course)4 yearsINR 11.8 LMIM(1 course)2 yearsINR 8.1 LOthers PG(1 course)2 yearsINR 16.1 LM.Ed(1 course)2 yearsINR 8.1 LAlso check: Cost of Studies in Canada 2023