Canada

Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo

vancouver island The public University VIU offers more than 120 different study programs and all-year-round outdoor activities and sports due to the close proximity to the sea, forests and mountains.

As a VIU student, you'll have access to many student services that are designed to help you reach your full academic and personal potential. These include access to academic advising, counselling services, a writing centre, career service, peer support and more.

Approximate Semester Dates

September - December

Travel

If students do not have a connecting flight to Nanaimo Airport from Vancouver International, and would like assistance to any of the ferry services (BC Ferries), or harbour to harbour float planes, contact Beaton's Meet and Greet. Beaton's will be happy to meet students at the exit of the arrival area and transport the student to the ferry or float plane service.
Students whose flights are delayed or cancelled should speak to staff at the Airline Information Desk for assistance in re-scheduling flights. Students must notify the Homestay Office at VIU and the host family directly with changes to travel plans.

Accommodation

There are several options to find accommodation, for example Homestay (Host Families including Meals), or Peerstay (Host Families without Meals) - Costs as from 650 CAD/Month.
On-campus accommodation is also possible, costs as from 550 CAD/Month, early reservation/booking is recommended. Besides that, you can look for an appartment off campus.
More Information about Housing at VIU can be found here or by contacting the International Student Office from ISO Europe in Darmstadt.

Health Insurance

All VIU students must obtain a Canadian health insurance for the entire study abroad period which is arranged via the Students' Union of VIU. A compulsory health-care coverage fee of 383.50 CAD/Semester applies. Further information is available here.

Specifics

Due to the special agreement with VIU, Macromedia can either send max. 5 students per field of study or needs to send more than 15 students.

Academic Matters

You will attend regular courses at VIU that have been recognised by Macromedia. You will attend these courses along with other students from the partner university.

External contact

International Student Office
Vancouver Island University
Contact: Ina Wagenblatt
Phone: +49 (0) 6151 9674 666
Hügelstraße 41
64283 Darmstadt
https://www.international-student-office.org/