Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus
Surrey, Canada
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Surrey·university_college·Est. 1981
AffordableScholarship available

$15,000

Tuition/yr

15,000

Enrollment

About Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public undergraduate degree-granting polytechnic university in British Columbia, Canada, with campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale, Whalley, and Langley. KPU is one of the largest institutions by enrolment in British Columbia garnering a total of 20,000 students and 1,400 faculty members across its five locations, encompassing the Metro Vancouver district. KPU provides undergraduate and vocational education including bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and citations in more than 140 diverse programs.

Campus & Location

Province

British Columbia

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: CAD 1,000–1,700/mo | Food: CAD 370–620/mo | Metro Vancouver suburb.

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

PGWP 3 years for most programs.

For Nepali students

Located in Surrey — BC's second largest city with a very large South Asian and Nepali community. KPU is a polytechnic university offering both degrees and diplomas. Strong in Business, IT, and Trades. Surrey campus is extremely convenient for Nepali residents in South BC.

Programs(3)

PG Diploma — Business Administration

Faculty of Business

Business & Management
PG Diploma~$14k/yr1 yrIELTS 6+GPA 2.5+september, januaryPGWP

Bachelor of Business Administration

Faculty of Business

Business & Management
Bachelor's~$18k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+september, january, mayPGWP

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

Faculty of Science & Horticulture

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$18k/yr4 yrIELTS 6.5+september, januaryCo-opPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-26 · Source: https://www.kpu.ca. Information may change — verify with Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s official website before applying.