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About Kwantlen

Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has four campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. Kwantlen offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. More than 17,500 students annually attend Kwantlen campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University develops degree programs and other applied credentials to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Kwantlen currently offers several degrees, with more to come in the future. Kwantlen students have a unique opportunity to bridge certificate and diploma credentials into bachelor's degrees, creating the option of academic and professional enhancement of applied and technical programs.

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