Kwantlen Polytechnic University

1981
Canada
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Institution

  • Established: 1981
    Rank:
    Fees: £45,500

Location: British Columbia, Canada
International Students: 5,000
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  About the Institution
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is located in British Columbia with campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale, Whalley, and Langley. It was founded as Kwantien College in 1981 and became a university college in 1995 before becoming Canada’s only polytechnic university in 2008. It currently has more than 20,000 students with around 5,000 international students.

The Maclean’s National Survey of Student Engagement ranked it in the top Canadian institutions in terms of student participation, educational practices, and quality of education. Kwantlen Polytechnic University was ranked highly for quality of teaching and learning, career preparation, student satisfaction and information technology in The Globe and Mail Canadian University Report.

It offers state-of-the-art facilities including high tech labs, classrooms and facilities across its campuses, particularly the Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design building. It opened in 2018 and is a purpose-built learning space for design students with cutting-edge technology.
  Location
Situated in British Columbia, Canada, students attending KPU are immersed in a city full of like-minded students. A multicultural environment with many eateries and restaurants designed to accommodate young people with diverse palettes, British Columbia is known for being a scenic and safe environment in which to study. The province sits on the border of the Pacific Ocean, so the views are breathtaking and forests surrounding students for ample relaxation.
  Student Life
Student life at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is varied. Around 5000 international students enrol every year at the university so campus events involve everybody and celebrate different cultures. There are five campuses at KPU, each one with a range of first-rate facilities geared towards upholding their mission of promoting a student’s holistic development. The University offers over 30 different student services, a learning centre for students to access workshops and a free intercampus shuttle that travels between campuses.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University does not have on-campus accommodation. Instead, the University provides a list of popular student accommodation providers in the surrounding Metro, Vancouver area.

The University facilitates access to housing providers such as GEC, the largest off-campus student community in Vancouver. CASA is another resource as it offers three distinct, high quality, and well-priced student living experiences, including homestay options, shared accommodation, and suites).

4Stay is a connective online marketplace that provides students with local hosts, room providers, and roommates near their destinations. Cypress Accommodations is another operator of student residences in Vancouver and the surrounding areas.

Homestay programs are popular with international students as they bridge the gap between any language barriers and allow students to feel safe with a trusted local Canadian family. Students share meals with their hosts, participate in family activities and conversations, and establish friendships with people who can help make the adjustment to new surroundings much easier.
  Trending Courses
Criminology, Computer Sciences, Design, Political science, Mathematics, Economics, Horticulture, Psychology, Plant Science, Business Administration

  Courses

Diploma in Public Relations
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design for Marketing
Bachelor of Design, Product Design
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Certificate in Foundation in Entertainment Arts
Associate of Arts Degree in Economics
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Honours) in Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography
Diploma in Public Relations
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design for Marketing
Bachelor of Design, Product Design
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)
Certificate in Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Certificate in Foundation in Entertainment Arts
Associate of Arts Degree in Economics
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Honours) in Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Applied Geography
Bachelor of Arts, Major in General Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics for Modern Technology
Diploma in Advanced VFX (Virtual Production)
Diploma in General Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Human Resources Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Operations and Supply Chain Management
Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
Associate of Arts Degree in Geography
Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Human Behaviour and Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Human Behaviour and Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Policy Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science
Certificate in Fine Arts
Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling
Diploma in Advanced Game Development
Diploma in Fine Arts
Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy
Associate of Arts Degree in Sociology
Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics
Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Criminology
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Asian Studies
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Criminology
Bachelor of Arts, Major in English
Bachelor of Arts, Major in History
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology
Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology
Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Plant Health
Bachelor of Interior Design
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Major in Applications of Mathematics
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Major in Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Applications of Mathematics
Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology
Certificate in Criminology
Diploma in Criminology
Diploma in Horticulture Technology
Diploma in Horticulture Technology, Landscape Horticulture Systems Specialization
Diploma in Horticulture Technology, Sustainable Production Horticulture Specialization
Diploma in Horticulture Technology, Turf Management Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree in Anthropology
Associate of Arts Degree in Asian Studies
Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing
Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology
Associate of Arts Degree in English
Associate of Arts Degree in History
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