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Kwantlen Polytechnic University (commonly abbreviated to KPU) is a public degree-granting undergraduate polytechnic university in British Columbia with campuses located in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale, and Langley. 

History

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.

Education

 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.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 89 Scholarships
  • 1,400 Academic Staff
  • 20,000 Students

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Overview

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Scholarships

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based

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GyanDhan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 CAD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Digital Excellence Academic Scholarship
Merit-based

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iGotcha Media
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
20 Apr 2026
Innovation in Education
Merit-based

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LA Tutors
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
International Peace Scholarship Fund
Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
18 Nov 2026
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Monthly Scholarship Series

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2026
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 22 reviews

  • 5 Star
    10 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    9 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
  • Student Diversity 4.0
  • Career Development 4.3
5/5

Time consciousness

It's a very good institution. What I like about the school is that it's meet up with school calendar and there is no strike. But my dislike for the institution is the bills that keep increasing. So the institution should find a means on how student can cope about the bills.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Lecturing and teaching style.

The kwara state polytechnic Ilorin is a great institution for learning,it provides good learning facilities for students, although still making great effort to improve but at the point it is,I can say the institution is making a great difference among other polytechnics,in terms of of learning facilities like, machine operation for engineering students, laboratories, good lecture room that are well furnished inorder to achieve and provide good and conducive learning environments for students. The lectures are great people with great teaching skills, their teaching style has helped a lot of students see the need to focused in their academics in order to archive their academic goals. My experience throughout my years of study at kwara state polytechnic is immensely great,I benefited greatly,I was able to meet new people from different states in Nigeria with different cultures,my period at kwara state polytechnic also exposed and taught me about the culture of people from kwara state. There's a lot more to say about my institution and great love my experiences there,kwara state polytechnic is an institution I will always recommend to aspiring students of higher institutions.

Posted by Adeleye
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
4/5

Melville School of Business

The Melville School of Business, like all KPU classes, features small class sizes, which allows for a more personal relationship with your professors. Furthermore, almost all of the profs in the business school are either working in industry or have vast amounts of experience in industry, which gives students very insightful looks into what their post-graduate life would look like.

Posted by Anonymous
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Posted on Jun 2025
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Student services

Services Available

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*:

  • Admission, Transfer Credit & Registration Information
  • Tuition & Fee Payment
  • Transcript Requests & Pick-ups
  • Advising & Testing Appointment Bookings
  • Graduation Information

Housing services

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:

Library services

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.

Medical services

KPU Counselling provides confidential services to students on a range of issues, such as:

  • Adjustment to post-secondary studies
  • Anxiety, depression, and grief
  • Addiction
  • Stress management
  • Relationships and family

Campus life

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.

Sports facilities

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

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.

Accreditation

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.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Campus Locations

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Surrey City

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