KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY – [KPU], SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, established in 1981 by the government of British Columbia. It is a public type university. The university is known for its courses such as Bachelor’s degree, Diplomas, Certificates and Citation in more than 120 programs.

Knowing about the rankings and standings of KPU

Ranked among top post-secondary institutions across Canada by the Global and Mail Canadian University Report.
Ranked among top Canadian Institutions by the National Survey of Student Engagement in Maclean’s Magazine.

Key Features to know the University better

KPU offers co-op opportunities in many programs
Provide international learning opportunity all over the world through Field Schools, studies abroad and international co-ops
21 projects are funded externally whose value exceeds $2.58 million
70+ researchers working on sponsored research projects
Programs offered in English language only.
Ankit Sharma: CEO of Kitply, Tania Dick: President of the Association of Nurses of BC and tireless advocate for Aboriginal Health Care.

Highlights

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Students Intake stats to look upon

More than 20,000 students annually
Over 12,000 FTE (full-time equivalency) students annually
Over 200,000 students educated at KPU to date

Affiliations ensuring the quality of education

KPU is affiliated to the institutions mentioned below:

AUCC
International Association of Universities (IAU)
College and Institutes Canada (CICan)
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Canadian University Press (CUP)

Campus and the colleges to choose from

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has its campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale, and Langley.

KPU’s main campus is in Surrey. This campus is having gymnasium along with many recreational facilities.
Richmond is the KPU’s first official campus. This campus run programs like Fashion and Design, Arts and Business courses among others.
Langley campus is a home to university school of Horticulture. This campus offers courses in Science, Biology, Brewing, Chemistry, Physics, and Geology Labs.
Cloverdale is the newest campus. This campus includes services like the appliance and automotive servicing, carpentry, farriery, masonry, part and warehousing, welding, plumbing, public safety communications etc.

Choose from a variety of programs offered

Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers more than 120 programs. All these programs include career, vocational trades, and technology programs. Students can choose courses from under 8 different levels.

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Other than the above-mentioned programs, the university also offers unique programs namely

Graphic Design for a marketing program
One of the two fashion design degrees in the country
Undergraduate Journalism program in the region
Brewing diploma of its kind in the province

Enjoy the flexibility to choose your schedule

Students can choose their classes schedule according to their convenience. Schedule for a program can be filtered as given below:

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All you need to know about the application process

Important dates for submitting the application form is as below:

Summer Session

The last date to submit the application form is: March 1, 2018
Availability of application form for Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Diploma is: May 10, 2018
The last date to submit an application form for Mechatronics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Diploma is: August 10, 2018

Spring Session

Application form submission last date: August 1, 2018

How to apply

Students can apply through the online website of Kwantlen Polytechnic University i.e. www.kpu.ca
Click on Apply now link shown at the top of the website.
An EducationPlannerBC is opened in front of the student
Before start filling the application form, students have to successfully register themselves with KPU.
Enter the credentials like username, password, email address, and confirm the email address.
Click on the create account button
Now, the student is successfully registered with KPU
Log in to the account using the same Username and Password entered at the time of registration
Click on the Login button
After clicking on the button, students can start filling their application form.

Pre-requisites for applying to KPU

Required Documents

The documents required to submit along with application form is as follows:

The result of the English Proficiency test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE).
Intermediate or High School certificate
Intermediate or High School mark sheets issued by the examination authority
Photocopies of mark sheet (if online verification available)
Transcripts showing completed courses and grades issued by the institution attended
Payment Documents

English Language Proficiency Tests

Official transcripts, academic records, diplomas, national exam results, certificates or degree received.
2 letters of recommendation
Optional:SAT or ACT to be submitted to the FDU-Vancouver. Fairleigh Dickinson University’s SAT code is 5823, and ACT code is 2552.
Optional: Freshmen who have completed; AP or IB exams, students with GCE A-level courses and students who have finished courses at another university may be eligible for credit transfer.
Copy of information page in your valid passport.

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Application Fees

The application fee is non-refundable.
The fees can be submitted via credit card only.

Application Fees for International Applicants:

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What it costs to study in KPU: Fees and Expenses

Students can calculate their expected tuition fees by using the Tuition Estimator at kpu.ca/tuitionEstimator
Fees can be calculated by multiplying the applicable rate by the course credit value.
Fees will vary depending upon the type and program duration.

Estimated Tuition fee for domestic students is as below:

Baccalaureate Degree: $187 – $214 (per credit)
Post Baccalaureate Diploma: $225 – $556 (per credit)
Diploma: $306 (per credit)

Estimated Tuition fee for International students is as below:

Tuition Fees (any program): $572.20 (per credit)
Mandatory Student Fees (any program): $35.70 (per credit)

Enjoy one of a kind experience with various Housing Plans

No on-campus housing facility is provided by KPU. Following is the list of housing options:

Homestay

First Choice International Placement Inc
Cypress Accommodations (for independent options)
White Rock Homestay Hotel (for female only residence)
Global Education City (student residence)
Harmony Homestay

Other Housing Options

Following is the list of other housing options students can opt:

One-Bedroom Apartments
Two, three, and four bedroom apartments
Basement suites/ apartments
A single room in a house
Shared houses

Financial Aids and Assistance

Only those students can apply for the entrance scholarships and awards who admitted for the first time at KPU. KPU offers two types of scholarships which are as following:

KPU Scholarships helping the students in funding education

Major Entrance Scholarships

The President’s Scholarship ($20,000)
The Merit Scholarship ($5,000)
The Indigenous Entrance Scholarship ($5,000)

Donor-funded Entrance Awards

Awards range in value from $1,000 to $3,000

**Apply for entrance Scholarships & Awards until September 13, 2018.

Work while you study

Students holding a valid work permit and are studying full time are only eligible to work on or off campus which is explained as below

On campus

Without a work permit, students can work on their school campus. But, they must fulfill following conditions:

Must be a full-time post-secondary student
Have valid study permit
Must have Social Insurance Number (SIN)
On campus, students can work for the school, a faculty member, a student organization, self-employed, a private business, and a private contractor.

Off-campus

For working off-campus, students must fulfill following conditions:

Have valid study permit
Must be a full-time student
Already start studying
Studying leads to a degree, diploma or certificate and must be six months long
Have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Off-campus, students can work up to 20 hours per week.
At the time of holidays, students can work full-time.

Work after Graduation

Students must fulfill the following conditions to work after graduation in Canada:

Must be a full-time student in Canada
Completed program with a minimum duration of 8 months
Have valid study permit
Can apply for a work permit within 90 days of receiving a document declaring completion of studies

Alumni Networks and Career Prospects

KPU has a wide network of alumni. Some of them are noted below:

Kim Baird: Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation
Chris Mccue: Founder and President of McCue Engineering Contractors
Geoff Woolley: President of EcoSafe Zero Waste
Tania Dick: President of the Association of Registered Nurses of BC and tireless advocate for Aboriginal Health Care
Kellay Boxma & Shane King:
Ankit Sharma: CEO of Kitply
Aurelia AU & Wayne Poon: Own and operate Snackshot, a Hong Kong inspired sweet shop