English Proficiency Requirement
English Proficiency Requirements for Admission
Entrance Package / Portfolio Requirements
Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive a link to upload the following components onto SlideRoom:
Submit 6-8 examples of work produced in the last two years.
- Allowed Format: PDF
Portfolio Content Guidelines:
- Include diverse mediums: Drawings, illustrations, posters, typography, computer graphics, animation, video, paintings, printmaking, photography, drafting, crafts, sewn garments, and 3D models or prototypes.
- Show your process: A journal, sketchbook, or process documentation that highlights your thought process and how your ideas evolve.
- Highlight at least one full project: Demonstrate the complete progression of a project, from the initial research and sketches, through development stages (revisions, tests), to the final result.
- Logical organization: Ensure your portfolio is well-organized. Each project should have clear explanations of goals, dates, sizes, mediums, and whether it was done for school or independently.
Note: If you come from an engineering, science, trades, or technical program, please include projects that highlight programming, building, or design skills.
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How to submit the required documents?
Once you have applied to KPU, you will receive email instructions on how to fulfill Admission Requirements.
Meet English Proficiency Requirement: Contact KPU Admissions if you need assistance with submitting official documents. If you are an international student, contact KPU International at international@kpu.ca. Please do not submit English Proficiency proof to SlideRoom.
Submit Entrance Package: After applying to KPU, you will receive a link to upload your Entrance Package onto the online submission portal, SlideRoom. Please ensure you have completed your online application on EducationPlannerBC and reviewed the requirements before submission. Note that a supplemental fee and data privacy consent are required by the portal.
Contact Us
If you have more questions about admission requirements, email design@kpu.ca