Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Who We Are
For more than 40 years, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has provided students with the skills they need for the careers they want. We offer a range of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 140 programs with opportunities for hands-on experience and experiential learning. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU’s five campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza. Why stop at theory when you can also harness the power of experience? Launch your career and make a positive impact on your community with experiential learning at KPU: where thought meets action.
General Info
Enrolment Total
Enrolment Details
Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale.
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Campus Locations
KPU Surrey
12666 72 Avenue,
Surrey, BC
KPU Langley
20901 Langley Bypass,
Langley, BC
KPU Richmond
8771 Lansdowne Road,
Richmond, BC
KPU Tech
5500 180 Street,
Cloverdale, BC
KPU Civic Plaza
13485 Central Avenue,
Surrey, BC
KPU Surrey
12666 72 Avenue
Surrey, BC
KPU Langley
20901 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC
KPU Richmond
8771 Lansdowne Road
Richmond, BC
KPU Tech
5500 180 Street
Cloverdale, BC
KPU Civic Plaza
13485 Central Avenue
Surrey, BC
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Credentials Available
- Upgrading / HS Completion
- Certificates: 1 Year or Less
- Diplomas: 2-3 Years
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Trades Foundation Certificate
- Trades Apprenticeship
- Post-Degree / Post-Graduate Diplomas
- Continuing Education
Programs
Featured Programs
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design for Marketing
Our four-year degree program will teach you how to create branding, develop ad campaigns and study the business strategies behind every project. You will be mentored by professionals, build a killer portfolio and exhibit your brilliance in a final showcase viewed by industry professionals. By the end of four years, you will have the conceptual and technical skills to tackle real-world design challenges, the people skills and negotiation savvy to work with clients and team members alike, and the confidence to continue exploring your creative future.
What makes the GDMA Degree different? In addition to developing skills in design and technology, graduates of GDMA acquire a solid marketing edge that sets them apart from other design school graduates.
Diploma in Advanced Game Development
For you, video games aren't just a hobby. Gaming is life. Turn your passion into your profession through our Advanced Game Development program. At KPU, you'll receive hands-on training with the tools of the trade to find your dream job in the entertainment arts industry.
Advanced Game Development is a full-time, two-year, cohort program comprised of industry-level courses covering game development’s core disciplines: art, design, programming and production. Students will create various assignments, projects and games that will be assembled into a portfolio that is fit for working in the games industry.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture
KPU is home to the only agriculture program in Canada that has all its 4-year degree curriculum focused on organic production. Your journey starts with the fundamentals, such as math, biology, chemistry, and geography, as well as concepts in sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Our sustainable agriculture program encourages you to connect your passions to whatever you want to do. From science and engineering to policy and business, knowing the challenges of our food system makes you a powerful force for creating a new, sustainable one. Program graduates find work not only in agriculture, but also in fields as diverse as planning and development, resource management, research, politics, government, non-government organizations, and other related businesses.
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Areas of Study Available
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Science
- Business and Management
- Computer and Information Systems
- Construction and Precision Production
- Engineering and Electronics
- Health Related
- Legal and Social Services
- Liberal Arts and Humanities
- Mechanical and Related
- Sciences
- Upgrading Programs
- Visual, Performing and Fine Arts
Study Abroad Opportunities
Want to see the world, make new friendships, and make yourself stand out to potential future employers as well? KPU students have the opportunity to attend one of many amazing partner institutions from around the world. During your exchange, you will only pay for your KPU tuition, not international fees, and receive full transfer credit for the courses that you take while abroad.
Study Abroad Info
Admissions
Basic Admissions Requirements
1. Qualify under one of our applicant categories:
- High School: A graduate of a BC secondary school or an equivalent school system. (Note: Proof of June graduation must be received in order to be eligible for Fall admission. High school students graduating in August may be eligible for Spring admission. High school students graduating in January may be eligible for Summer admission.)
- Transfer: An applicant who has successfully completed 9 or more credits above the preparatory level from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Mature: An applicant who will be 19 years of age or older on the first day of the term of admission.
- Aboriginal: An Aboriginal applicant who wishes to be considered for admission by the Aboriginal Admissions Committee on an individual basis. (Note: a supplemental aboriginal applicant package is required to be considered in this applicant category
For further details on all of KPU’s applicant categories, refer to the university calendar.
2. Satisfy the stated admission requirements:
- English Proficiency Requirements for Admission
- Open intakes: Applicants to undergraduate open intake areas of study are subject to Faculty admission requirements. Click here for the Faculty-specific admission requirements.
- Limited intakes: Applicants to limited intake programs are subject to program admission requirements. Click here for program-specific admission requirements.
For further details on the admission requirements for the Faculty or program you are interested in, please refer to the university calendar.
English Proficiency Requirements
Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement
All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU’s Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:
High School Courses
- Completion of BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
- As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
- Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
- Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
Undergraduate Courses
- Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English (ENGL) with a minimum grade of C- from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
- Graduation from a baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma program, or successful completion of two years of study (60 credits) at the undergraduate level, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
KPU Courses
- Completion of ELST 0381 and ELST 0383 (or equivalents) with a minimum grade of B in both, or ELST 0381 with a minimum grade of B and a KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
- Completion of one of ENGQ 1091, ENGQ 1092 or ENGQ 1099 (or equivalents) with a minimum grade of C
Testing Options
- KPU English Placement Test (EPT) with placement into ENGL 1100
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
- Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
- Accuplacer: Reading score of 260, Writing score of 250 and WritePlacer Essay score of 6, or higher, taken within the last 2 years from the term of admission.
Vocational English Proficiency Requirement
The English proficiency requirement for vocational studies varies by program. Program admission requirements, including English proficiency, are included in the calendar descriptions of each program. See the Program Index.
Note: Apprenticeship programs are not subject to KPU’s Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement.
University Preparatory English Proficiency Requirement
The English proficiency requirement for university preparatory studies varies by program. Program admission requirements, including English proficiency, are included in the calendar descriptions of each program. See the Program Index or the Pathway to Undergraduate Studies.
Click here for the detailed English Proficiency Requirements for Admission.
Application Deadline
Fall (September) Intake: Applications open on October 1st and close on March 1st (Limited Intake programs) and July 1st (Open Intake programs).
Spring (January) Intake: Applications open on February 1st and close on August 1st (Limited Intake programs) and November 1st (Open Intake programs).
Summer (May) Intake: Applications open on June 1st and close on December 1st (Limited Intake programs) and March 1st (Open Intake programs).
Application Fee
$40 non-refundable Application Fee
How to Apply
Prepare to apply: Choose your program, determine the admission requirements, and review application deadlines.
Apply: Submit your application on EducationPlannerBC
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Admissions Contact Phone
Financial Aid
Entrance Scholarships Deadline
KPU Major Entrance Scholarship
- The President’s Scholarship ($30,000)
- The Merit Scholarship ($7,500)
- The Indigenous Entrance Scholarship ($7,500)
APPLICATION PERIOD:
- Fall Intake opens on October 15* and closes on April 15
- Spring Intake opens on February 15* and closes on August 15
*Application period starts in year preceding intake term
Click here for more details on KPU’s Student Awards and Financial Assistance.
Entrance Scholarships Info
Other Scholarship Info
Student Loan Info
Financial Aid Contact Email
Financial Aid Contact Phone
Residence
Residence Options
Since KPU does not provide on-campus housing facilities, all students arriving from outside of the Metro Vancouver region will need to find a place to live. Here is more information and resources to help!
Accessibility Supports & Services
Accessibility Supports & Services Info
KPU is committed to making our campuses, classrooms, and opportunities inclusive and accessible. Where our academic and campus experiences present barriers, we work together to increase access.
At Accessibility Services we work with students who require personalized plans to ensure access to the University and success in achieving academic goals. We can help with:
- Academic Accommodations,
- Transition from High School,
- Applying for disability-related funding,
- Getting connected with KPU services and supports.
Accessibility Services also works with faculty and staff to develop accommodation solutions and design accessible academic and University experiences.
More Accessibility Info
Indigenous Student Supports & Services
Indigenous Student Supports & Services Info
Our Indigenous Services for Students department offers a variety of services ranging from assistance with scholarship applications, prospective student advising, assistance with admissions and application processes, academic support, to advocacy and referrals.
Our Elder in Residence, Lekeyten, works with us to provide guidance and support to students.
We offer an Indigenous Online Orientation program for new students as well as an Indigenous Book Club. We also have a bi-monthly e-newsletter featuring awards, events, success strategies, resources, etc.
Indigenous Student Services is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) students and visitors to our Gathering Place.
More Indigenous Student Info
International Students
International Student Info
KPU International is the heart and home of all things international at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Find information here about international admissions, international student support services, global partnerships, and much more.
KPU International provides you with continuous support and care from the time you apply, right through to convocation. We understand the challenges of moving to a new country and starting life at a new school. Rest assured that our dedicated team at KPU International will support you, making your transition to life as a KPU student as easy as possible.
Click here to learn more about our Future International Student Drop-Ins.
English Language Requirement
English is the primary language of study at KPU; therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate the appropriate level of English language proficiency for their graduate, undergraduate, vocational or preparatory area of study.
Click here to learn more about our English Proficiency Requirement.