Kwantlen Quick Facts
Undergraduate Educational Programs
- Diverse degree programs, with more coming in the future
- 80% of all Kwantlen programs bridge into bachelor's degrees
- More than 135 diverse programs, including career, vocational trades and technology programs
- Co-op education opportunities available in many programs
- Study abroad partner institutions in Finland, Germany, USA, Spain, Taiwan and Mexico for several programs
- Unique degrees: only graphic design for marketing program in Canada; fashion design degree one of two in Canada; only undergraduate journalism program in region.
Students and Alumni
- Approximately 17,000 students annually
- Over 9,500 FTE (full-time equivalency) annually
- Over 450 degree credentials awarded annually
- Over 1,600 other credentials awarded annually
- 29,800 successful graduates—and counting!
- Over 25,000 registered alumni
- Over 200,000 students educated at Kwantlen to date
Faculty and Staff
- More than 1,500 faculty and staff
- More than 100 faculty members involved in active research
- Four research institutes
- 30 Kwantlen-sponsored research projects
More Kwantlen Facts
History
- Formed by splitting from Douglas College in 1981
- Became Kwantlen University College, a degree-granting institution, in 1995
- "Kwantlen" means "Tireless Runner" and is derived from the First Nations people who established their home in the region served by Kwantlen
- Kwantlen's Timeline of Success
Facilities and Future Plans
- Four modern, high-tech campuses, located in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale and Langley
- State-of-the-art studios and labs
- $94.9-million of expansion and new facilities between 2005-2009, including the new Cloverdale Trades and Technology Centre and Research Facilities for the Institute of Sustainable Horticulture
- $16-million committed in endowments
Other Services
- All campuses are accessible to those with mobility and visual impairments
- Learning Centres at Surrey, Richmond and Langley Campuses
- Six varsity athletic teams, with more to come
- Wellness Centre that is open to the public
- Talon Fitness Centre is a dedicated exercise environment
- Surrey Campus gallery showcases artwork by students, open to public, faculty and other artists
- All Libraries are also open to the public
Association Memberships
The Survey Says - from the Kwantlen 2004 Fall Registration Survey
- Top reasons for choosing Kwantlen: selection and reputation of programs; affordability of tuition; proximity of campuses to students' homes.
- 76% of students say Kwantlen was their first-choice for post-secondary education.
- Availability of faculty and relevancy of course material get top marks in survey of students' educational experience.
