Welcome to KPU
Welcome to Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), a premier public post-secondary institution located in British Columbia, Canada. We are the largest teaching-university in Western Canada offering degrees, diplomas, certificates, citations, and technical trades training. We integrate our program offerings, allowing students to bridge between certain credentials as their skills and interests develop. We work with community partners, local organizations, and industry experts to create partnerships and provide unique education opportunities.
This is the KPU annual academic calendar for 2015-16. It includes information on academic programs, credentials (diplomas and degrees), admission, cost to attend, registration, graduation, courses, student life, and regulations. The on-line version is the official calendar, and it supersedes any printed version. Please use it as a reference guide and as an official document for policies and regulations at KPU.
Our Program Focus
As a polytechnic university, we are committed to offering programs that provide a hands-on education. Our programs provide you with options and pathways that extend from high school through degree completion. We strive to provide you with opportunities to acquire the skills and understanding necessary for career success, through experiences inside and outside of the classroom. KPU offers a comprehensive range of programs: design, business, arts, science and horticulture, health, trades and technology, and academic upgrading. No matter what your background, interest, or abilities are, KPU offers a learning environment that supports personal and professional growth. We strive to provide you with a flexible, personalized, and relevant education.
Our Commitment to Students
KPU is a university focused on undergraduate students. We recognize our responsibility to allow every student to flourish in his or her own way. Our aim is to be accessible to everyone that has the desire and ability to learn, and the willingness to work, by creating flexible programs that work for our students. As a KPU graduate, you'll be a highly skilled, confident individual ready to make the most of your education. Over 250,000 people have chosen KPU. We invite you to be part of the excitement. Enroll and discover the KPU formula for success.
Our Faculty
At KPU, our faculty believe in a hands-on approach to teaching where student learning comes first. We hire dedicated faculty who are commitment to student-centered education and hold research and scholarship expertise in recognized academic disciplines. KPU instructors are passionate professionals who love to share ideas and teach the skills and knowledge necessary for career success. Our small class sizes, with a maximum of 35 students, and career-focused programs are designed to fit with your schedule. This allows faculty to provide an individualized education. Our focus is you, the student.