Which university is better, the Saskatchewan Polytechnic or Vancouver Island University?

LaSalle College Vancouver has an acceptance rate of 75%, making admissions for international students to the university somewhat competitive and selective. On the contrary, the acceptance rate at Vancouver Island University is around 57%, hence, making admission to the university comparatively more competitive and selective. To increase the chances of acceptance to a university of choice it is also crucial for students to secure the English Language proficiency test scores higher or equal to the minimum test scores accepted by LaSalle College Vancouver and Vancouver Island University. Additionally, students are also required to adhere to the admission requirements for international students and submit all the required documents along with the submission of the application fee.

It is feasible to pursue higher education at Vancouver Island University (VIU) while residing in Vancouver. This is a common choice made by students who commute between Vancouver and Vancouver Island to further their education. Depending on the mode of transportation, the trip time may change. Taking a ferry from Tsawwassen to Duke Point or Swartz Bay, or flying from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, are the most popular ways to get from Vancouver to Vancouver Island. The flight takes 20 to 30 minutes, and the ferry takes about two hours. Although some students find the commute exhausting, many find it to be tolerable and are able to manage their studies and the commute at the same time. In the end, it comes down to personal preferences and situations.