Vancouver Island University - [VIU], Nanaimo, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees

Nanaimo, British & Columbia

University Public College

This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a computer programmer/programmer analyst. The program emphasizes programming skills, program design techniques, as well as database and systems analysis skills.
The program also includes business courses that will be of use in a career in the computing industry.
The program is designed in accordance with the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) accreditation standards.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline for September Intake	Apr 28, 2024

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Book and Supplies	CA$1037

Following are the academic requirement of the programs are:

Students must be complete their graduation from high school or equivalent.
Proof of English language proficiency is required from applicants for whom English is not their first language or from those whose education was completed in any country where English is not the official language.
For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level AP5).
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade C in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
Students must have a minimum C+ grade in Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12, or equivalent.

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Following are the required documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
Electronic Official transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
BrokerFish International student scholarship	CA$1000	Yes	N/A
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
Paul Foundation scholarships	CA$20174	Yes	N/A
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	CA$150	Yes	N/A