Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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

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.

English Language Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years

Campus Locations:

• KPU Tech (Cloverdale)
• KPU Langley
• KPU Richmond
• KPU Surrey