Vancouver Island University is a Canadian public university serving Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. Malaspina College opened in 1969. The main campus is located in Nanaimo, with regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River.
Established: (1969-1988 as Malaspina College); · (1988-2008 as Malaspina University-College); · (September 1, 2008 - Now) Vancouver Island University
President: Deborah Saucier
Academic affiliations: Universities Canada
Endowment: C$26.3 million
Chancellor: Judith Sayers
Students: 12,000(2023-24)
Location: Nanaimo, Powell River, Duncan, British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada