Overview
Established in 1981, the Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Surrey (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has branch campuses in Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of British Columbia, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Canadian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Kwantlen Polytechnic University  |
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| Acronym | KPU |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Motto | Where Thought Meets Action |
| Colours | Red and white |
| Mascot | Eagle |
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University Location
| Address | 12666-72nd Avenue Surrey V3W 2M8 British Columbia Canada |
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+1 (604) 599 2000 |
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+1 (604) 599 2449 |
| Other locations | Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale |
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