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LocationSurrey Campus
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Campuses
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LengthTwo Years
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Tuition Estimate$5405 per year
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Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$1200 per year
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Credential Granted
- Diploma
- University Course Transfer
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Application Deadline Advice
Students are admitted based on their date of qualification. Early application and documentation submission is extremely important. Regular application periods are:
Semester | Applications Open | Early Application Deadline | Late Application Deadline |
Fall (Sept) | November 1 | March 1 | August 1 |
Spring (Jan) | March 1 | August 1 | December 1 |
Summer (May) | July 1 | December 1 | April 1 |
First day students can apply online | Apply by this day for admission offer and priority course registration | Apply by this day for continuing registration |
Application Fee: $40
Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)
1. One of:
- high school graduation
- mature student status (be at least 19 years old on the first day of class)
- other acceptable admission category
2. English Proficiency
One of:
- English 12 (C+)
- English Literature 12 (C+)
- English 12 First Peoples (C+)
- Communications 12 (A)
- AP English Language and Composition (C+)
- AP English Literature and Composition (C+)
- IB English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) (C+)
- Undergraduate ENGL course (C-)
- A degree, two year diploma, or 60 credits at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction (C)
- ESLT 0381 and ELST 0383 (B)
- ELST 0381 (B) and KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
- ENGQ 1091 or ENGQ 1092 or ENGQ 1099 (C)
- KPU Placement Test into ENGL 1100
- IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 with 6.0 in each band (within the last two years)
- Internet based TOEFL score of at least 88 with no sub score less than 20 (within the last two years)
- CAEL score of at least 70 with no sub score less than 60 (within the last two years)
- PTE score of at least 61 (within the last two years)
- LPI score of at least level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher (within the last two years)
Admission Advice
It's possible to build on your diploma and complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Applicants also have to satisfy Kwantlen's Institutional Admission Requirements.
English Language Requirements
English is the primary language of study at KPU. Therefore, all applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency for their undergraduate, vocational or preparatory area of study. English requirements can be found here.
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's General University Admission Requirements are found here.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
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. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU High School Graduate.
Out-of-Province
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. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU High School Graduate.
BC Transfer Student
You may request transfer credit for courses taken previously at another post-secondary institution. Transfer credit assessments take approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU Transfer Students.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
You may request transfer credit for courses taken previously at another post-secondary institution. Transfer credit assessments take approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information or to apply to KPU, visit: KPU Transfer Students.
Mature Student
At KPU, we proudly welcome students of all walks and ages. If you have not graduated from High School, have taken fewer than 24 post-secondary credits, and are 19 years of age or older, we can admit you as a mature student. Mature students bring a lot of experience and diversity into the classroom, and KPU will support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. For more information how you can apply to KPU, visit: KPU Mature Students.
International Student
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 for International Students can be found here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
There are 5 categories that offer students special consideration for admission:
- Aboriginal
- Visiting
- Exchange
- Concurrent
- General Interest
To learn more about these categories, visit: Applicant Categories
Inter-Institutional Block Arrangements
Almost all of the courses within the Fine Arts Foundation Diploma transfer on an individual basis to several post-secondary institutions in the province.
Students may wish to refer to the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer's BC Transfer Guide. This website offers details about transfer arrangements between post-secondary institutions in BC. This information includes course-to-course transfer opportunities.
Final Note: Minimum grade point average and other requirements may apply. All transfer requirements should be confirmed with advising personnel at the intended institution.
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