Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2851 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 800 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 68 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 11 of 1 | In Surrey |
| # 580 of 1,025 | For International Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
68%
Enrollment
7,475
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Enrollment | 7,475 |
We've calculated the 68% acceptance rate for Kwantlen Polytechnic University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Faculty : Academic and Career Advancement
Adult Education
Child Care and Development
Communication Studies
English
Faculty : Arts
Anthropology
Art History
Arts and Humanities
Asian Studies
Ceramic Art
Chinese
Criminology
English
Fine Arts
French
Geography
German
History
Indic Languages
Japanese
Journalism
Linguistics
Mathematics
Media Studies
Modern Languages
Music
Musical Instruments
Painting and Drawing
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sculpture
Singing
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Visual Arts
Writing
Faculty : Health
Gerontology
Health Sciences
Nursing
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Special Education
Faculty : Science and Horticulture
Astronomy and Space Science
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Horticulture
Landscape Architecture
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Faculty : Trades and Technology
Automotive Engineering
Building Technologies
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance Technology
Metal Techniques
Technology
School : Business
Accountancy
Administration
Business Administration
Business Computing
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics
Human Resources
Information Sciences
Information Technology
Law
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Public Relations
School : Design
Design
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Biology
Business Administration
Design
English
Fashion Design
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
History
Information Technology
Journalism
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Research profile
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has published 1,275 scientific papers with 17,520 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Brad Swaile
1976-. (aged 50)
singer
voice actor
composer
actor
record producer
Bradley Swaile is a Canadian voice actor. His major roles include Light Yagami in Death Note, Rock in Black Lagoon, Kicker Jones in Transformers: Energon, and Nightcrawler in X-Men: Evolution. In the 1990s, he voiced Mousse in Ranma ½ and Teen Gohan in the Ocean dub of Dragon Ball Z. He has also voiced multiple roles in the Mobile Suit...
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2. Hawley Bennett-Awad
1977-. (aged 49)
event rider
Hawley Awad is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete who competed for Canada at the 2004 and 2012 Summer Olympics in eventing. She was also on the eventing team that won a team silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games.
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3. Ryan Reynolds
1976-. (aged 50)
television actor
actor
voice actor
film screenwriter
film producer
Ryan Rodney Reynolds is a Canadian and American actor, entrepreneur and film producer. Known for starring in comedic and superhero films, he was the world's second-highest-paid actor in 2020 and 2024. Reynolds has received numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. His films as a leading actor...
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4. Eliza Sam
1984-. (aged 42)
actor
Eliza Sam Lai-Heung is a Hong Kong actress, formerly under contract in TVB. She won the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant in 2009, and went on to win the 2010 Miss Chinese International Pageant.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
KPU
Founded
1981
Motto
Where Thought Meets Action
Colors
red, white
Academic calendar
September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August)
Address
12666 - 72nd Avenue Surrey, British Columbia, V3W 2M8 Canada
City Population
568,000
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