Capilano University

North Vancouver, B.C., home to Capilano University’s main campus, is an inspiring setting in which to learn and grow. When the school day is done, the outdoor adventures begin. Minutes from campus, you’ll find hiking and mountain biking trails, secret beaches and world-class ski resorts with spectacular views of the Vancouver skyline. Further up the Coast, where CapU serves the communities of the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, you’ll discover even more ways to enjoy the active West Coast lifestyle.

Internationalize your degree, your resume and your network by spending part of your studies at a partner institution in another country — for the same tuition fee you normally pay at CapU. Students typically apply in their second year of studies to go abroad in their third.

Basic admissions information is included in the printed and online versions of the Capilano University Program Guide. We also include this information on our individual program web pages.

Online Program Guide | https://capilanou.ca/viewbook
Programs & Courses | capilanou.ca/programs
Admission Requirements | capilanou.ca/admission-requirements

Admission to Arts & Sciences | A minimum GPA of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12, BC English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 and 2 academic Grade 12 courses. 

Admission to Business Administration | High School graduation; English 12 (C+) with proof of registration in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12; and MATH 11 (C) or other listed Math requirements for Business Programs |  capilanou.ca/business

Admission to other faculties / career programs | Programs may require a portfolio, supplemental documents, audition, particular academic subjects, a minimum GPA or have a selective or competitive admission process.

Full admission requirements can be found at capilanou.ca/programs

IB Diploma applicants

International Baccalaureate students are eligible for admission on the basis of successful completion of the IB Diploma. Capilano University English Language Requirements and program specific requirements must also be met. For those students who are completing both the IB Diploma and another high school curriculum, Capilano will use the credential which offers the applicant the best advantage. Transfer credit or advanced standing will be awarded for IB courses. Check the Transfer Credit section of the Capilano University Calendar (pdf) for a table of credit awarded for IB course work, or consult the BC Transfer Guide.

IB Certificate applicants

In order to meet admission requirements applicants must successfully achieve high school completion (or the equivalent). Capilano University English Language Requirements and program specific requirements must also be met. For IB students not completing the IB Diploma it should be noted that IB certificate courses at both the standard and higher level can be used for admission in conjunction with another high school curriculum. IB certificate courses will also be considered for transfer credit or advanced standing. Check the Transfer Credit section of the Capilano University Calendar (pdf) or the BC Transfer Guide for more information.

Advanced Placement applicants

In order to meet admission requirements, applicants from the Advanced Placement program (AP) must successfully achieve high school completion (or the equivalent). Capilano University English Language Requirements and program specific requirements must also be met. AP courses are eligible for admission consideration and AP course grades may be combined with an approved high school curriculum to meet Capilano’s admission requirements. AP courses will also be considered for transfer credit or advanced standing. Please see the Transfer Credit section of the Capilano University Calendar (pdf) for a table of credit awarded for AP course work, or consult the BC Transfer Guide.

TOEFL 83 (internet), 560 (paper)

ELA 145

IELTS (academic) 6.5 overall, no one score less than 6

CAEL 70

Other ways to meet the language requirements: capilanou.ca/requirements

Applications for admission will open 11 months prior of the intended intake: 

For Fall term (September): Early October 

For Spring term (January): Early February 

Early application deadlines for specific programs may vary|capilanou.ca/programs 

$50.00 | New domestic applicants and all applicants applying for readmission
$135.00 | New international applicants

Step 1. Check the admission requirements

Before you apply, check to make sure you meet the admission requirements for the program you’ve chosen.

• General information on admission requirements is posted on the Admission Requirements page.
• Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the program pages.

Use the BC Transfer Guide to see if you have credits that cover a prerequisite or count toward your program.

Step 2. Check the application and document deadlines for your program

Check the specific program page for application and document deadlines.

Step 3. Complete and submit your application

All students apply online through the link to EducationPlanner on the Admissions web page.

The CapU Housing provides an affordable, safe and convenient housing option for full-time students, supported by live-in residence advisors, just a short distance from the campus. New on-campus housing opens in 2025.

Four-month [2023-24] per semester costs:

Shared Double Occupancy Room = $4,826.86*

Single Occupancy Room = $5,615.34*

Application Fee [$50] plus $500 deposit on acceptance required.

*Estimated 2023-24 fees.
*Meal plans included

Application deadlines vary by term |  All other info available at capilanou.ca/housing

Apply online

Accessibility Services coordinates and establishes academic accommodations and associated services for students with disabilities at Capilano University.

CapU is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive educational environment for our community. At Accessibility Services, we support current and incoming students who have ongoing medical or disabling conditions.

We can help with:

• Academic accommodations
• Applying for disability-related funding
• Connecting with other supports and services

New to Accessibility Services?   More information can be found by checking out the “How To Request an Academic Accommodation” section of our website (see below)

We welcome all Indigenous students to the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre. This is a safe space for students of First Nations, Inuit and Métis ancestry. Meet new people and find support. Relax, share and study.

You’ll find the Centre in the Library Building, room LB196. It’s on the ground floor, next to the Capilano Student Union Lounge.

The Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre is named after the Squamish Nation (Swxwú7mesh—Sko-ko-mish) word for “a place to meet.” It offers Indigenous students:

• a safe place to relax and meet new people
• useful information and resources
• space to study, meet and eat lunch
• use of computers and a printer
• fridge, microwave and sink
• telephone for local calls
• notice board for events
• cultural workshops
• contact with in-residence Elders.

There’s a special corner of our website just for you, where you can find out more about the programs and services for Indigenous Students at Capilano University.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact indigenous@capilanou.ca.

Capilano University is a “home away from home” for international students from 86 countries around the world, supported by a team of dedicated international education professionals who guide students throughout the CapU experience.

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must take one of the following English language assessment tests: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); ELA (English Language Assessment Test); Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System); CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test). Minimum requirements are on the Admissions web page: www.capilanou.ca/admissions/apply-to-capu/admission-requirements/