Other Expenses
Homestay
If you request a homestay, you must send a non-refundable $150 Homestay Placement Fee, and a refundable $650 Homestay Deposit, as well as a completed Student Profile/Homestay application form before a homestay placement will be made.
Medical Insurance
The British Columbia Government requires all international students to have medical insurance while studying in British Columbia. All students must show proof of medical insurance. VIU will assist students who do not have Medical Insurance at the student orientation and at several times throughout the year. Students will not be able to participate in any institutional activities if they do not have current medical insurance.
Living expenses
You can anticipate the following living expenses while studying at Vancouver Island University.
Note: International students who do not have sufficient funds to complete their studies must return to their home country.
These expenses are for living only and do not include entertainment, clothing or other personal costs.
Sample living expenses |
English Language program |
Degree programs |
MBA/MScIB |
|---|---|---|---|
per Semester |
per Semester |
14 month program* |
|
Activity and program fees |
137.75 |
137.75 |
489.54 |
Books |
300.00 |
800.00 |
included in tuition |
Medical insurance |
180.00 |
180.00 |
630.00 |
| Housing & food (homestay $650/month) | 2,600.00 |
2,600.00 |
9,100.00 |
| Transportation (bus) | 160.00 | 160.00 | 560.00 |
TOTAL |
$3,377.75 (Cdn) |
$3,717.75 (Cdn) |
$10,779.54 (Cdn) |
| Extended health | N/A | 265.00/year | 265.00/year |
*Prices as of June 2008 and subject to change without notice |
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