Kwantlen College was formed in 1981, by separation from Douglas College. There were more than 200 suggestions in a contest to name the new South Fraser region college. The winning entry “Kwantlen” was submitted by Stan McKinnon. “Kwantlen” comes from the name of the Kwantlen First Nation in whose traditional territory the university is located.
KPU offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at KPU campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza.
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Counter service, including cashiering functions, is available on the Richmond, Surrey and Langley campuses. In addition to providing one-on-one assistance in-person at the front counters, the SES team provides telephone and email support to students.
SES provides the following Front Counter services on the Richmond, Surrey and Langley campuses*:
Since KPU does not provide on-campus housing facilities, all students arriving from outside of the Metro Vancouver region will need to find a place to live. We are pleased to provide some suggestions to help you locate comfortable accommodation that best meets your needs.
Homestay programs allow students to live in a Canadian home as a member of the family. Students share meals with their hosts, participate in family activities and conversations, and establish friendships with people who can help make the adjustment to new surroundings much easier. If this housing option appeals to you, please refer to the options below:
KPU has a library on each of its four campuses. The largest library is on the Surrey campus with smaller program focused collections available in Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale. KPU students and faculty have access to millions of items through the library, including online journal and newspaper articles, print and ebooks, streaming media and more.
KPU Counselling provides confidential services to students on a range of issues, such as:
Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia.
KPU was previously a member of the Pacific Western Athletic Association (or PacWest) which is affiliated with the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. The University had six varsity teams competing in four sports (Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Basketball, Badminton, and Golf).
Student clubs open the door to getting involved, gaining invaluable experiences and making new friends! Clubs are a great opportunity to express yourself, grow as an individual, connect with others on your campus and your community, as well as better prepare yourself for life after graduation.
The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Melville School of Business is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs [ACBSP], a respected international association that accredits business programs at more than 1000 university campuses globally.
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The Health Science programme offers a great balance between theory and hands-on learning. The professors are knowledgeable and genuinely care about students� success, often taking time to explain complex topics clearly. I really appreciated the lab sessions and group projects that helped connect classroom knowledge to real-life healthcare applications. The campus provides excellent facilities, and there are many opportunities to join research or volunteering activities. At times, the workload can be demanding, but it truly prepares you for a career in health or medical fields. Overall, I would highly recommend this programme to anyone passionate about healthcare and science.
It�s not too bad - I ended up taking a BA in General Studies with a Minor in Health Sciences because they didn�t have a specific stream for an BA in Health Sciences degree. Core courses were not offered consistently either which can delay getting your degree significantly if you don�t keep up with deadlines and course offerings. The professors are a mix of either really caring professors who care about their students, or tenured and new professors who are on a bit of a power trip and ply favorites. Overall, I�m glad I was able to graduate with my degree, but if I could start over, I would go to an institution with a BA in Health Sciences program.
I studied at Kwara State Polytechnic, and my experience was generally positive. The lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive, and most of the courses were practical and industry related. I especially appreciated the balance between theory and hands-on learning, which helped me gain real skills in my field. The campus environment was lively, though facilities could still be improved in some areas. Overall, KwaraPoly gave me a strong foundation for my career.
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