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    Kwantlen Polytechnic University

    university
    Surrey, British Columbia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1981
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    About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

    KPU was established in 1981 as Kwantlen College and became a polytechnic university in 2008. It serves the Metro Vancouver region with four campuses and offers a mix of trades, applied, and academic programs.

    Best known for

    • Polytechnic education model
    • Wilson School of Design
    • Multiple campuses in Metro Vancouver
    • Brewing and brewery operations
    • Fashion design

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1981

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Surrey campus
    Richmond campus
    Langley campus
    Cloverdale campus

    Popular Programs

    Business
    Design
    Nursing
    Criminology
    IT
    Horticulture

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    4

    Portfolio for design programs

    IELTS

    6.0 (min 5.5 each)

    TOEFL

    80

    GPA / Marks

    65%+ (Indian boards)

    • Portfolio for design
    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • International Student Entrance Award ($2,000–$4,000)

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Winter (January)
    Summer (May)

    Application deadline

    Rolling

    Application fee

    CAD $100

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Surrey

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

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