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This is a limited intake program. Limited intake programs are not offered every semester. Please check the academic calendar to verify when this program is being offered.
Applications open for:
Note: Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.
Application Fee: $40 (domestic students); $120 (international students)
Academic (minimum grade)
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. English Proficiency
Note (*): On a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes, Duolingo English Test is accepted as one of the ways to satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency requirement.
Non-Academic
Submit portfolio which presents your potential to work in the field of graphic design for marketing. When your portfolio is submitted, it must include:
Admission Advice
1. Open House / Information Sessions are held twice yearly, usually in October and February. The information sessions provide you with an opportunity to view examples of student portfolios and discuss portfolio and program entry requirements. It is highly recommended that you attend one of these sessions before submitting your portfolio for review by faculty.
2. Once you have completed your online application to KPU, you will receive instructions on how to submit your portfolio package through an online submission platform. Click here for more information on application process.
3. Applicants who successfully satisfy the required portfolio review will be invited to an interview session (in late March or late April).
4. If you have graphic design industry experience, it's possible to gain credits through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
Applicants also have to satisfy KPU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Note: English proficiency requirements for university preparatory studies and vocation studies vary by program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.
Verify admission requirements directly with KPU.
1. Qualify for one of the applicant categories:
2. English Proficiency
One of:
Note (*): On a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes, Duolingo English Test is accepted as one of the ways to satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency requirement.
Verify admission requirements directly with KPU.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.
For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.
For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.
For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.
To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.
For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accepts applications from international students who meet the English Proficiency Requirement. All international undergraduate applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission.
Details on admission process for International Students can be found here.
There are 5 categories that offer students special consideration for admission:
To learn more about these categories, please visit Applicant Categories page.
Information for applying to KPU:
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