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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public institution located in the Vancouver, British Columbia metropolitan area in Canada. We are providing 140 academic programs in 7 different faculties. About 20,000 students attend the KPU every year, making it one of the largest universities in the British Columbia.

Polytechnic perspective

Certain universities are only focused in theoretical knowledge and textbooks, KPU is different instead. As the unique polytechnic university in Canada, we hold an exceptional position to provide you with a learning opportunity through practical experience, providing you in parallel with the highest quality education in the classroom. KPU work you up for the future helping you to acquire the abilities and experience needed for graduating.

Most of our programs include courses on labor experience, practice and theoretical-practical lessons (cooperative programs). KPU also maintains a close cooperation with concerned-field professionals ensuring that graduates are ready to come into the workforce.

Inspiring student experience

Students are regarded KPU’s highest priority

KPU courses consist of a maximum of 35 students but many other courses are even lesser. You will get fond links with your instructors, your classmates and with the professionals of the industry.
Our instructors have wide practical experience in their fields and feel enthusiastic about teaching. Presently, there are over 70 investigators working on active sponsored investigation projects.
Our international student’s advisers dedicated team (International Students Advisors) are here with us for attending the international students’ needs in their transition to Canada, planning their academic courses and many other things.

Qualifications offered by KPU

KPU provides you with a wide range of programs and qualifications for pre-graduate and postgraduate students, which include:

Certifications (6 months to 1 year)
Diplomas (2 years)
Technical diplomas (2 years)
Bachelor’s degrees (4 years)
Post bachelor’s degree diplomas (1 to 2 years)
Postgraduate certifications (1 to 2 years)
Postgraduate diplomas (1 to 2 years)

Admission requisites

Admission requisites for pre-graduate students

For admittance as a pre-graduate program student, you must:

Be proficient in the English language for KPU’s pre-graduate programs
Have you been obtained the high school diploma (secondary school) or having been already obtained 24 credits or more at pre-graduate level with a general cumulative minimum average of 2.0*

*Do you fail to meet this requisite? If you are aged 19 years or older on the first day classes start, you may be admitted as an adult student at the general secretary opinion. Please contact us for you to receive more information.

Admission requisites for postgraduate or master’s degree students

For admittance as a postgraduate or masters’ program student, you must:

Be proficient in the English language for KPU’s pre-graduate programs
Prove that you have satisfactorily obtained a pre-graduate or postgraduate degree of a reputable program

Certain programs include certain other admission requisites or particular program’s recommendations additional to the general requisites herein contained. Check for the program details on our international brochure for additional information on each program.

Scholarships and awards

Starting your university education in a new country is a major decision. You deserve an important scholarship.

We know that tertiary education is a significant investment, but we are here to assist you. We are proud to offer several scholarships, awards and financial assistance to all students studying in KPU.

There are available almost $2 million for scholarships and awards per year for KPU students
There are reserved $265 000 for scholarships and awards are reserved every year for new students
Fall of each year are granted relevant admission scholarships amounting to $20 000 (6 scholarship holders) and $5000 (18 scholarship holders)

Do you want to know what is the scholarships better fits your needs? Please contact us!

Campuses where you will feel like home

Imagine that you may study nearby the beach, have a coffee with a friend at the downtown, and enjoy hiking in some of the most spectacular national parks of Canada —all on the same day. This is the life at the metropolitan area of Vancouver when you are an international student.

The five KPU campuses are strategically placed at centrally located points in the Vancouver metropolitan area, so you will never be far away from the services you may need.

Additionally, you will have access to the industrial-level advanced technologies, such as laser cutters, 3D printers and ultrasonic welders, also enjoying amazing facilities, such as our own brewery and beer-making laboratory, mechatronics lab, art studios, greenhouses and many more.