Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public teaching university in Metro Vancouver, with campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale. It's known for business, design (the Wilson School of Design), horticulture, health and trades. Post-baccalaureate diplomas in business are a popular choice for international graduates.
Surrey, Canada
Official website: kpu.ca
Public polytechnic university in British Columbia
Wilson School of Design in Richmond
Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale
CA$20,000 – CA$26,000
International students, degrees and post-baccalaureate diplomas
CA$17,000 – CA$22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on kpu.ca before you apply.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan, May
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Technology)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
BSc Health Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
The Wilson School of Design in Richmond.
Post-baccalaureate business diplomas with three intakes.
Campuses spread across the fast-growing Fraser Valley.
Graduates join employers across Surrey, Richmond and Vancouver.
University graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Design alumni work in fashion and product design.
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
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The Surrey campus has residences, labs and a library, with buses to SkyTrain.
Surrey is a large, diverse city south-east of Vancouver with slightly lower rent than Vancouver itself.
Letter of acceptance from Kwantlen Polytechnic University
BC provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
KPU opens applications about a year ahead and fills quickly. Apply at least eight months before the term.
Most programmes start in September and January; post-baccalaureate diplomas also in May.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Post-baccalaureate business diplomas, the BBA, fashion design and health science are popular. Entry needs IELTS 6.5.
KPU offers some international entrance awards. Check the awards page.
