About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has four 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 and Cloverdale

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 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
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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)
• 50,000+ 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!
• 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 a teaching
• Over 1,400 faculty and staff members
• 70+ researchers working on active sponsored research projects

 

Study your way

• Over 120 diverse degree, diploma, certificate, and citation programs
• Foundation and in-school apprenticeship training
• KPU offers many unique programs that can't be found at other post-secondary institutions
  • Fashion and technology and product design degrees are unique to Western Canada
  • The only brewing diploma of its kind in BC and the first brewing program in Canada to be recognized by the Master Brewers Association
  • Our interior design degree was the first in the province to receive accreditation
  • KPU is the first public post-secondary school to offer studies in traditional Chinese medicine-acupuncture
  • Our Bachelor of Horticulture Science in Urban Ecosystems is the only undergraduate degree in North America dedicated to the study of urban ecosystems
  • Tuition-free English language studies and upgrading courses
  • New minors in medicinal chemistry and Indigenous community justice
• Flexible scheduling allows you to take courses full-time or part-time with classes in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Some online courses are also available.
• Work and volunteer opportunities on-campus

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!

State-of-the-art facilities

• High-tech labs, studios, classrooms, and facilities
• Four campuses across Metro Vancouver, including Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey with a fifth campus, KPU Civic Plaza, opening in Surrey in early 2018
• New Wilson School of Design building opening at KPU Richmond in early 2018
• Fitness centres and workout spaces on each campus with a variety of sport and recreational activities for all students including fitness classes, personal training, and intramural leagues
• Multi-Faith Centre and Sacred Spaces at KPU Surrey and KPU Richmond

The skills you need for the career you want

• Earn while you learn and build professional networks with co-op educationoptions in several arts, business, and science and horticulture programs
• Hands-on practicums are built-in to many programs to provide professional work experience alongside your in-class education
• Study abroad and field school opportunities prepare you for a global marketplace
• Career Services offers coaching and job-finding resources for graduates, and can also help you to find part-time work and summer employment

KPU Facts

Programs

• More than 120 diverse programs, including career, vocational trades and technology programs
• Co-op education opportunities available in many programs
• International learning opportunities all over the world through Field Schools, Exchanges, Studies Abroad and International Co-ops, with opportunities available in most program areas
• Unique programs: The only graphic design for marketing program in Canada; one of the two fashion design degrees in the country; the only undergraduate journalism program in region; the only brewing diploma of its kind in the province

Students and Alumni

• More than 20,000 students annually
• Over 12,000 FTE (full-time equivalency) students annually
• Over 50,000 registered alumni
• Over 200,000 students educated at KPU to date

Faculty and Staff

• More than 1,400 faculty and staff
• 70+ researchers working on active sponsored research projects
• 21 projects are externally funded. Total value of these projects exceeds $2.58 million
• Lead Researchers and their projects work across the university, which includes three Research Institutes

More KPU Facts

History

• Formed by splitting from Douglas College in 1981
• Became Kwantlen University College, a degree-granting institution, in 1995
• Became Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2008

Facilities and Future Plans

• Four modern, high-tech campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale and Langley
• Highly energy effiecient facilities. From 1994 to 2014, KPU has increased space by 36% while decreasing natural gas use by 3% and electricity by 9%
• KPU has just over 1 million square feet of buildings
• KPU Civic Plaza will be opening in 2018
• Chip & Shannon Wilson School of Design: A state-of-the-art purpose-built facility at KPU Richmond opened in January 2018

Other Services

• All campuses are accessible to those with mobility and visual impairments
• Learning Centres at Surrey, Richmond and Langley campuses
• Sport and Recreation offers intramural leagues, fitness classes, tournaments and much more.
• Surrey Campus gallery open to public, showcases artwork by students, faculty and other artists
• Aboriginal Gathering Place at Surrey Campus is an inviting gathering place designed to support student activities while recognizing the Aboriginal Nations
• Quiet Prayer and Meditation Space at KPU Surrey and KPU Richmond
• Public access to all Coast Capital Savings Libraries

Association Memberships

• Universities Canada
• International Association of Universities
• BC Association of Institutes and Universities
• Business Council of BC
• Post-Secondary Employers’ Association
• Canada-India Business Council
• Trades Training Consortium British Columbia
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
• Vancouver Board of Trade

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to serving its communities through teaching, research and innovation.
Kwantlen has always been committed to serving the diverse needs of the South Fraser region of British Columbia. As Canada’s newest and most innovative polytechnic university, Kwantlen will continue to place the learning needs of its students first by focusing on the integration of theory, critical insight, and practice. The university’s purpose is to provide students with the skills and understanding necessary to be engaged, aware, and responsible citizens, and to pursue fulfilling careers. Kwantlen is committed to teaching, research and innovation that focus on the human capacity to influence and improve our world.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to offering traditional and career programs with multiple pathways leading to university degrees.
Kwantlen offers citation, certificate, diploma, and degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and science disciplines, in trades and technology fields, and in career and professionally focused areas. Its citation, certificate, and diploma programs are specifically designed to bridge into degree programs.  Through its highly successful programs in qualifying studies, Kwantlen provides access pathways for students of varying abilities with opportunity and support to help them realize their potential. Kwantlen is committed to meeting the needs of non-traditional students pursuing additional educational opportunities.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to providing curriculum and services necessary to prepare our students to be global citizens.
Kwantlen, which has evolved from a college to a university college and now to a university, will continue to embrace its established role as an important educational, cultural, and recreational resource for its communities. Kwantlen recognizes the centrality of international, indigenous, and multi-cultural perspectives in its curriculum, and its responsibility to prepare graduates to be global citizens. Located on the Pacific Rim, the university specifically acknowledges its position as an attractive option for international students. Kwantlen is committed to principles of diversity and freedom of belief and expression, and to providing a supportive, secure learning environment for all its students.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to the tireless pursuit of learning, in keeping with the values of the Kwantlen First Nation.
Kwantlen, which means "tireless runner," represents the university's unabashed commitment to quality and excellence. In keeping with its First Nations name, Kwantlen recognizes the uniqueness and richness of First Nations' learning and wisdom, and the distinctiveness and dignity of their culture, informing as it does the belief that all forms of cultural expression enrich one another.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) takes its name from the Kwantlen First Nation. 
 
We work, study, and live in a region south of the Fraser River which overlaps with the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen, Musqueam, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Qayqayt and Kwikwetlem peoples.

Proudly sharing the name of the Kwantlen First Nation, the word 'Kwantlen' means Tireless Runner, and is reflected in the university's motto: "through tireless effort, knowledge, and understanding." KPU's Coat of Arms, featuring a representation of a wolf and salmon, was created by former KPU Fine Arts student, Brandon Gabriel, nephew of the hereditary Chief of the Kwantlen People, Chief Marilyn Gabriel.

In 2015, KPU appointed its first Elder in Residence, Lekeyten of the Kwantlen First Nation. In his role, Lekeyten supports Aboriginal students on their educational journey sharing knowledge, traditions, teachings, and promoting an understanding and respect for Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and values.

Further underscoring the respect and interconnectedness of the university and the First Nation, KPU's Chancellor and President, and Vice Chancellor, have both been given the title and responsibility of Sí:yá:m (Leader) by the Chief of the Kwantlen First Nation.

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