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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University focuses its energy and resources on undergraduate students. On you. Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, our mandate is to help undergraduates realize their dreams and achieve real-world success on their terms.

Kwantlen has 4 campuses in Greater Vancouver located in Langley, Richmond and Surrey. Each year 17, 000 students attend Kwantlen.

Kwantlen holds membership with:

• The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)
• The British Columbia Centre for International Education (BCCIE)
• The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
• Canadian Education Centre Network (CECN)
• Council of International Schools (CIS)
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators

The name Kwantlen comes from an aboriginal word meaning "tireless runner".

Kwantlen Polytechnic University develops bachelor’s degrees and other applied credentials to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Kwantlen currently offers 17 bachelor's 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.

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.

An exceptional academic environment

• We are definitively undergraduate: we focus the full measure of our resources on our undergraduate students, whether you are pursuing a degree, diploma, certificate or citation.
• Smaller classes mean a more supportive, intimate learning environment
• We hire faculty who love to teach

Student services

• We offer 25 student services to help students succeed
• Numerous scholarships and financial awards are available
• Educational Advising to help you choose the program that's best for you

Modern high-tech campuses

• Up-to-date labs, studios, classrooms and facilities
• Facilities continue to grow: the new Cloverdale Trades and Technology Centre.
• Expansion to the Surrey Campus will see it grow by 42%.

Wide variety of relevant, flexible program offerings

• 17 bachelor’s degree programs, with more coming
• 80% of all Kwantlen programs bridge into bachelor’s degrees
• More than 135 diverse programs — degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations

Preparation for the work force

• Co-op education options allow you to work in a professional capacity, gain industry contacts in your field, before you graduate.
• Study abroad opportunities prepare you for work in global marketplace
• Challenging, industry-driven curriculum
• Career Services offers coaching and job-finding resources for graduates, as well for part-time and summer employment

Beyond books

• Athletics and Recreation
• Through the Kwantlen Student Association, students enjoy discounts on tickets from Cineplex Odeon and Famous Player theatres, Whistler/Blackcomb, and PNE and Playland
• We have 6 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, faculty and other artists

After graduation

• Graduates — more than 23,500 in 17 countries — are automatically members of the Kwantlen Alumni Network have access to:
  • Kwantlen Student Association discounts (see Beyond Books, above)
  • Alumni Employment services
  • Domestic and international travel discounts with an International Youth Travel Card (available for ages 25 and under)
  • Professional Kwantlen Alumni Network business cards, using our template, for use in employment interviews and networking
  • Alumni Smart Card for on-campus benefits at the library, gym, bookstore, Kwantlen Student Association and more
• The Alumni Network newsletter, InTouch, and website, www.kwantlen.ca/alumni, help graduates stay in touch, learn about class reunions and events, and future alumni benefits and affinity programs as they develop.