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Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University serves the southern Fraser Valley (Delta, Langley, Richmond, Surrey and White Rock) with campuses in Surrey, Richmond and Langley. Kwantlen offers a broad range of programs in the areas of trades, technology, university studies, career, vocational, adult basic and special education. Two-thirds of Kwantlen's programs may lead to bachelor's degrees.

 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

Kwantlen's General University Admission Requirements are found here.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

To qualify for admission to Kwantlen you must meet the General University Admission Requirements and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

There are two steps that you must meet for the general university admission requirements. Step 1 is the English Proficiency requirement. Step 2 is meeting the requirements of a specific admissions category at Kwantlen. As a BC Secondary School graduate you meet the requirements of Step 2 through the Regular Admission category.

Special Note: The admission requirements for specific Kwantlen programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

Out-of-Province

To qualify for admission to Kwantlen you must meet the General University Admission Requirements and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

There are two steps that you must meet for the general university admission requirements. Step 1 is the English Proficiency requirement. Step 2 is meeting the requirements of a specific admissions category at Kwantlen. As a Secondary School graduate you meet the requirements of Step 2 through the Regular Admission category.

Special Note: The admission requirements for Kwantlen programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

BC Transfer Student

If you have completed courses at another post-secondary institution you may request that these credits be transferred to Kwantlen. Only where Kwantlen offers an equivalent course to the sending institution will transfer credit be granted. An official transcript from each institution at which the courses were taken must accompany the request for transfer credit.

You must also qualify for entry to Kwantlen through one of the admission categories outlined for the university (ie-detailed in Step 2 of the web page).

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

Mature Student

If you are not a secondary school graduate (or equivalent) but will be at least 19 years old on the first day of classes you are eligible to attend Kwantlen. You will also need to meet the English Proficiency Requirements of the university.

 

International Student

Details on admission for International Students is found here.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

To qualify for admission to Kwantlen you must meet the General University Admission Requirements and the specific admission requirements of your intended program.

There are two steps that you must meet for the general university admission requirements. Step 1 is the English Proficiency requirement. Step 2 is meeting the requirements of a specific admissions category at Kwantlen. In this category there are the following three categories that offer students special consideration for admission:

• Underage Admission
• Special Admission
• Concurrent Studies

Special Note: The admission requirements for specific Kwantlen programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

How To Apply

Canadian/Permanent Resident Applicants - for details on applying check here.

International Applicants - for details on applying check here.