About University

Through Tireless Effort, Knowledge, and Understanding

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen currently has five campuses as Kwantlen Polytechnic University. KPU offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 140 programs. Nearly 20,000 students attend our courses each year.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers a variety of completely unique credentials to successfully meet the evolving needs of today’s local and global employment markets. Students can link certificate and diploma qualifications to a bachelor’s degree, creating academic and professional advancement options in applied and technical programs. For more than 40 years, Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been providing students with the skills they need for the careers of their dreams. 

Course Overview

FACULTY OF ARTS

  • Associate of Degree (Anthropology, Asian Studies, Creative Writing, Criminology, English, General Studies, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology)
  • Criminology
  • Fine Arts 
  • General Studies

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

  • Global Business Management
  • Green Business Management and Sustainability
  • Accounting
  • Human Resources Management
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Technical Management and Services
  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Computer Information Systems
  • General Business Studies
  • Marketing Management
  • Public Relations

SCHOOL OF DESIGN

  • Graphic Design for Marketing
  • Interior Design
  • Product Design
  • Fashion and Technology
  • Fashion Marketing

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & HORTICULTURE

  • Brewing and Brewery Operations
  • Computer Aided Design and Drafting
  • Environmental Protection Technology
  • Science
  • Horticulture Technology

FACULTY OF HEALTH

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture

 

FACULTY OF TRADES & TECHNOLOGY

  • Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • Accounting, Advanced Human Resource Management, Advanced Supply Chain Management, Computer and Information Systems, Digital Marketing, Finance, Health Information Management, Hospitality Services Management, International Supply Chain Management

Admission Requirement

Required English proficiency:

IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher and at least 6.0 or higher in each region taken within 2 years

or

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, 20 or higher in each field, taken within the past 2 years