About Capilano University

Capilano University was founded by the school boards and residents of North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound through referendum in 1968. It is a teaching focused university offering a wide range of programs and services that enable students to succeed in the current studies, in the on-going education, in the chosen careers, in lifelong pursuit of knowledge and in their contribution as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community. The university has earned an international reputation for quality teaching, programs and services. It strives to instil the knowledge, skills, motivation and attitudes that will enable the students to become independent thinkers and learners, and to contribute effectively in a rapidly changing world.

The University is well known for providing a solid academic foundation and is committed to developing new and innovative programs in response to market demand. It offers a complete range of preparatory courses, arts and sciences courses, business and management studies, creative and applied arts programs, health and human services programs, plus a range of services in support of student learning and success. Credentials awarded include bachelor degrees, associate degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates and statements of completion. It offers a full range of preparatory courses to assist students in meeting their educational and career goals.

Capilano’s main campus is in North Vancouver, located in a natural environment on the slopes of the North Shore and only a 20-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. The beauty of the campus and the quality of education attract students from around the world.

Capilano University Rankings

• Ranked 26th in 2018 Canadian University Ranking.
• Ranked 12th in 2018 British Columbia University Ranking.
• Recognized by the British Columbia’s Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation.
• In Canadian business world, some Alumni are also to be named members of the “Power 50”.
• The university has won three silver medals in CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) conference in Feb 8, 2018.
• The university received recognition for successful energy conservation by Fortis B.C in May 2016.

Capilano University Campus

North Vancouver Campus

The main campus of Capilano is in North Vancouver, which is located on the slopes of North Shore, and is less than 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. This campus offers most of the programs, certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Sunshine Coast Campus

This campus is situated in the southwest side of mainland British Columbia, which is about a180 km stretch. In Sunshine coast campus, class sizes are small and facilitate close, personal connections between faculty and students. Eight certificate courses offered here.

Capilano University Academic Divisions

• Faculty of Arts & Sciences
• Faculty of Business & Professional Studies
• Faculty of Education, Health & Human Development
• Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts
• Faculty of Global & Community Studies

Capilano University Teaching Quality

British Columbia's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is Canada's first and only provincial brand of quality for post-secondary education. An EQA designation is an indication that a post-secondary institution meets or exceeds the provincial government's quality assurance standards. Capilano University's EQA designation is recognized globally as a symbol of quality education and consumer protection.

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Advantages of Capilano University

• The university has 2- year diploma co-op program in Tourism Management, with four-month supervised co-op work term.
• Has full-term and short-term student exchange program with over 20 countries.
• Two new programs launched in the university: Applied Behavior Analysis (Autism) Post Baccalaureate Certificate and Hotel and Resort Management Post Baccalaureate Diploma.
• The programs available in Capilano University are Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Certificate, Citations, Diplomas, Graduate Diplomas and Post Baccalaureates.
• Dual course is offered by Capilano in Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma in coordination with University of British Columbia in Speech Science Degree
• Admission for Mature and homeschool students, where students who meet the required eligibility can apply. Students who do not meet the program academic requirement but meet the English language requirement and are of 19 years and older can apply as mature students.
• Capilano pathway programs allow International students to enter directly into Business and ECCE (Early childhood care and Education) courses while taking up academic English course as well.
• Students in secondary class who have superior academic records can apply for limited admission, which will allow them to enroll in one or two Arts or Science courses while they are still in secondary school.
• Foundation courses are offered in Visual Science program.
• Volunteering options are available and whoever work for more hours in volunteering get additional benefits.
• International students can opt for the Voluntary Leadership and Mentorship program, where the student leaders and mentors become peer support to new international students.
• Various clubs and committees are available on campus which International students can join. Some of the groups are Capilano Maker Space, Game on Cap U, Psychocentric etc. Also, committees are  available in campus which includes Social Justice Committee, the Women’s Collective etc.

Capilano University Famous Alumni’s

• James Brown - Motion Picture Arts Diploma ’08 - award winning film and television producer and two-time LEO award recipient
• Chelsey Reist - Acting for the Camera Certificate ’05, Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma '09 - Television and film actor
• Greg Quan - Jazz Studies Diploma ’95, B. Music '97- A gifted and passionate Choral conductor
• Josephine Anderson- Documentary certificate- documentary filmmaker recently selected as one of four participants for the NFB/CFC Creative Documentary Lab.
• Linda Epp- Advocate for First Nation Rights
• Cindy Lee - Received a Certificate of Merit Award for the 2016 Child Care Awards of Excellence (Ministry of Children and Family Development).

Capilano University Admission Requirements:

Application Process

Application fee for international students: 135 CAD

Supporting documents:

• Undergraduate: International Secondary School Equivalencies, High school transcripts, secondary education transcripts, English translations if documents are not in English, proof of English proficiency, audition (if applicable), and interview if required.
• Graduate: Bachelor degree, International Secondary School Equivalencies, High school transcripts, secondary education transcripts, English translations if documents are not in English, proof of English proficiency, letter of interest/intent, résumé/CV or summary of experience, audition (if applicable), and interview if required.

English Language Minimum Requirements

Exceptions for English Language Minimum Requirements

• A minimum mark of 5 International Baccalaureate English Language A Higher Level
• The final score of C+ or higher and two years of high school in English 12 or English First Peoples 12 in Canada
• A minimum mark of 4 in Advanced Placement English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition
• Completion of studies from a recognized degree program at an accredited university, where English is the primary language of instruction, and in a country where English is the principal language
• Completion of four or more years of study at an eligible international high school that English is the language of instruction, nevertheless, operates in a country where the primary language is not English
• Completion of four or more consecutive years of study of full-time education in English in Canada, or in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language,
• Applicants who completed studies in a degree program or graduated from a full-time four-year degree program in English in the countries listed in CapU's English requirements website

Capilano University  Highlights

Capilano University  Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.

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