About us
| Location |
Surrey, Canada |
Funding Type |
Public |
| No of Students |
20000 |
Establishment |
University |
| Founded In |
1981 |
Estimated Cost of Living |
20635 CAD |
| Address |
12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8, 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 120 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.
Why?
Where thought meets action
- 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)
- 57,000+ registered alumni around the world
- Over 200,000 students educated at KPU to date
Teaching-focused university
- Our classes have a maximum of 35 students. Many of our classes are even smaller than that!
- A student-centered learning environment that brings together students, instructors, guest lecturers, and industry experts
- Our faculty have extensive real-world experience in their field and a passion for teaching
- Over 1,400 faculty and staff members
- 70+ researchers working on active sponsored research projects
Student support services
- We offer more than 30 student services to help you succeed
- School can be expensive, but we're here to help. We provide almost $2 million in scholarships and awards, and over $250,000 annually is available for students starting at KPU for the first time. Bursaries and other financial aid are also available.
- Advising to help you succeed throughout your educational journey — course planning, major/minor selection, career options, and more!
- Supports and resources for Aboriginal students, including KPU's Elder in Residence, Lekeyten, from the Kwantlen First Nation
- We have a Learning Centre on each campus offering tutoring services, study resources, and workshops
- Free intercampus shuttle that travels between Surrey, Langley, and Cloverdale
- Range of student clubs and organizations, or, start your own!
