Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Canada

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. KPU offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 140 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently offers a range of credentials, many of which are completely unique, to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Students have the opportunity to bridge certificate and diploma credentials into bachelor's degrees, creating the option of academic and professional enhancement of applied and technical programs.

Explore Our 140+ Programs

Explore KPU Faculties

• Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation
  
• Faculty of Arts
  
• Faculty of Health
  
• Faculty of Science
  
• Faculty of Trades and Technology
  
• Melville School of Business
  
• Wilson School of Design

Degrees at KPU

• Baccalaureate Degree
  
• Post Baccalaureate Diploma
  
• Graduate Diploma
  
• Associate Degree
  
• Graduate Certificate
  
• Diploma
  
• Certificate
  
• Citation
  
• Certificate of Completion

KPU Facts

• More than 20,000 students annually
  
• Over 12,000 FTE (full-time equivalency) students annually
  
• Over 73,000 registered alumni
  
• Over 200,000 students educated at KPU to date

Explore KPU’s 5 campuses across Metro Vancouver.

• KPU Surrey
  
• KPU Richmond
  
• KPU Tech
  
• KPU Langley
  
• KPU Civic Plaza

Why Choose KPU?

• KPU is Canada's only polytechnic university. We focus on hands-on skills, in addition to traditional academics.
  
• Your education will go beyond books, with experiential learning opportunities like group projects, presentations, guest speakers, and more.
  
• Many of our programs include work experience terms, practicums, or cooperative education options.
  
• International learning opportunities all over the world through field schools, exchanges, study abroad opportunities, and more.
  
• We work closely with industry partners and organizations to ensure our graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce.

History

• KPU was formed in 1981, after separating from Douglas College. The university then took over the campus south of the Fraser River, where KPU continues to be present today.
• In 1995, the institution became a degree-granting university college, and in 2008 became a polytechnic university.
  
• More than 20,000 students annually (over 12,000 full-time equivalency students).
• 60,000+ registered alumni around the world.
  
• Over 200,000 students educated at KPU to date.

International Application Timelines

Fall (September)

• October 1: Applications open
  
• Late January: Offers begin for select Limited Intake programs.
  
• March 1: Application deadline for Limited Intake programs. Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.
  Some limited intake programs may close early due to high demand.
  
• July 1: No applications accepted after this date.

Spring (January)

• February 1: Applications open
  
• Early April: Offers begin for select Limited Intake programs.
  
• August 1: Application deadline for Limited Intake programs. Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.
  
• November 1: No applications accepted after this date.

Summer (May)

• June 1: Applications open
  
• Early August: Offers begin for select Limited Intake programs.
  
• December 1: Application deadline for Limited Intake programs. Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.
  
• March 1: No applications accepted after this date.