diff --git a/site-modules/core/files/vim/init.vim b/site-modules/core/files/vim/init.vim
index 04b7cef..b1e40f7 100644
--- a/site-modules/core/files/vim/init.vim
+++ b/site-modules/core/files/vim/init.vim
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ set scrolloff=20
 " Using the mouse
 set mouse=a
 
+" Ensure `split` is made below and `vsplit` are make to the right of the
+" current window
+set splitright
+set splitbelow
+
 " Tabs and indenting
 set tabstop=4
 set shiftwidth=4