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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Q: How can I submit my documents?

KPU requires all credentials to be sent directly from the institution attended.

Q: What if I requested transfer credit for my previous post-secondary courses?

Your transfer credit evaluation will only be reviewed once all requested documents are received on your application checklist.

Q: How can I find out the status of my application to KPU?

After applying for admission to KPU, you will receive an email from Kwantlen Polytechnic University containing your login information for Online Self-Service and KPU Student Email. Make sure to log in frequently to check on your application status.

Q: What if I want to defer my admission offer?

Students may defer their admission for a period of up to one year.

Q: What is Kwantlen Polytechnic University known for?

Kwantlen Polytechnic is Canada’s only Polytechnic University that offers 140+ courses to 20,000+ students annually. Offering a range of degrees, diplomas, certificates, vocational training and more, KPU is a teaching-focused University with plenty of opportunities for skill development and industry experience.

Q: Is KPU good for international students?

KPU offers challenging, hands-on education through a diverse range of courses, most of which include a work placement or co-op component. With a highly student-centered learning environment and experienced instructors, international students can immensely benefit from the skill-focused education and placement opportunities.

Q: Is Kwantlen a University or College?

Kwantlen Polytechnic is a public, degree-granting Undergraduate polytechnic University in British Columbia, Canada. It was accorded status as a Polytechnic University in 2008 and till date, is Canada’s only Polytechnic University.

Q: Do you need a language to get into KPU?

English is the primary language of instruction at KPU. Therefore, all the students applying for a degree, diploma or vocational courses at the University must display a minimum level of English proficiency.

Q: How long is a semester in KPU?

An academic year at Kwantlen Polytechnic begins in September and runs through to the August of the following year. The Fall semester lasts from September to December, followed by the Spring semester from January through to April and the Summer semester, from May to August.

British Columbia, Canada

Public | Estd. 1981

30%

International Student Rate

Fall, Spring and Summer

Intakes

58%

Acceptance Rate

14:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

Kwantlen College was established in 1981 by splitting from Douglas College. Kwantlen was given authority to offer Baccalaureate programs through a provincial government initiative that was designed to increase access to degree programs in British Columbia in 1988. In the beginning, they offered Baccalaureate degrees under one or more provincial universities. In 1995, Kwantlen got the status of a University, and its name was changed to Kwantlen University College. As Canada's only Polytechnic University, Kwantlen today, offers hands-on skills in addition to traditional academics to more than 20,000 students annually. Kwantlen College has affiliations with the International Association of Universities (IAU), Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and the Canadian University Press (CUP). In 2008, Kwantlen Polytechnic University became affiliated with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). AUCC standardized membership benchmarks and needs for members serve to ease a student's capacity to transfer from Bachelor's to Master’s programs across Canada and the world.

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Scholarships

Students who are being admitted to KPU for the first time in Fall 2022 are eligible to apply for KPU Major entrance scholarships.

Eligibility

80% average in English Studies 12 and 3 other academic Grade 12 courses.

Applicability

One online application and all supporting documentation must be emailed by April 14, 2022, to be considered for the scholarship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our programs and services

How much is the application fee?

The application fee for applying to Kwantlen Polytechnic University is $120 and is non-refundable.

How can I submit my documents?

What if I requested transfer credit for my previous post-secondary courses?

How can I find out the status of my application to KPU?

What if I want to defer my admission offer?

What is Kwantlen Polytechnic University known for?

Is KPU good for international students?

Is Kwantlen a University or College?

Do you need a language to get into KPU?

How long is a semester in KPU?

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