Kwantlen Polytechnic University Acceptance Rate 2023

Application Fee

When you start your application to KPU by applying online, you’ll pay a $120 application fee.

Confirmation Deposit

To accept your offer of admission to KPU, you must pay a non-refundable* confirmation deposit. This confirmation deposit secures your seat offer at KPU, and is applied towards your KPU tuition.

Fall 2023 and Spring 2023

• Open Intake Programs: $2000
• Limited Intake Programs: $2500

Summer 2023 Onwards

• All Programs: $2200

*Refunds of the confirmation deposit are only available in the event of a visa denial from the IRCC. See Refunds for details.

Tuition and Mandatory Student Fees

At KPU, tuition and mandatory student fees are usually assessed at a rate per credit. Currently, international students pay approximately $732.53 per credit for tuition and fees, with the exception of ENGQ and ELST courses, which are $405.36 per credit.

• Tuition: $684.61 per credit
• University Levied Student Fees: $47.92 per credit

ENGQ and ELST courses:

• Tuition: $378.85 per credit
• University Levied Student Fees: $26.51 per credit

These rates are applicable between September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023, but are subject to change. Visit the Tuition & Mandatory Student Fees page on the University Calendar for the official fee schedule. 

The following fees also apply:

• Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) fees:
  • Operating fund: $3.32 per credit + flat fee of $9.92 (to a maximum of $53.06 per semester) and
  • $5.89 per semester and
  • $6.98 per credit
• KSA Extended Health Plan: $87.55 (per year)
• KSA Dental Plan: $113.30 (per year)
• Multi-Pass and U-Pass BC (public transportation pass): $53.35 (per month)
• guard.me Temporary Medical Insurance Plan Coverage: $201.30 (per semester)

Most international students pay between $6,592.77 – $10,987.95 per semester in tuition and mandatory student fees, as full-time students at KPU enrolled in 9-15 credits. Additionally, you should account for the costs of KSA fees, other fees, textbooks, and course materials. In general, you can calculate how much you’ll pay in tuition and fees for a course or program by multiplying the per-credit rate by the number of credits. Or, try using the Tuition Estimator.

International Tuition Deposit

Starting with the Spring 2023 term, all continuing international students will be required to pay an International Tuition Deposit in order to be able to register. Each term, you will only be able to register for courses once your deposit has been received and processed and you have a balance of at least $2,200 on your account.

• This is not an additional fee; the $2,200 is applied towards the balance of your account, which will reduce your total fees owing for the term.
• Your international tuition deposit must be paid online. Please allow 5 business days for your payment to be processed by KPU. Find out how to pay at kpu.ca/registration/pay. This amount must be paid and received in full before you will be able to register for classes.
• Once your international tuition deposit is received and processed, you will be able to register for classes on or after your assigned registration day/time.
• If you choose to drop all classes prior to the start of term, a refund of the international tuition deposit may be requested in writing to KPU International.

Living Costs

In addition to tuition and other course-related costs, students must account for the expenses of living away from home for an extended period of time. Living costs vary from person to person, but some of the costs you should consider include:

• Moving Costs
• Accommodations
• Utilities
• Transportation
• Food
• Entertainment

The average student will likely need, at minimum, $7,300 to cover living costs each semester. This is an estimate only and will not apply to all students; we strongly encourage that you make your own estimates and budget based on your own living arrangements and habits.

Other Costs

Visit the Other Fees page on the University Calendar for an overview of other fees you may encounter as a student at KPU.

Sample First Year Costs

This chart can help you understand how much money you may need for your first year at KPU. Please note that your actual costs may vary; this chart estimates an average international student’s first year costs, and your costs will vary based on various factors, including program of study, cost of accommodation, living habits, and more.

Reporting tuition on your student permit extension

When you apply for a student permit extension, you may need to include evidence of your upcoming tuition costs. Calculate your tuition estimate for one term with 15 credits, print the page and include it with your permit extension application.

When you indicate the tuition amount on your permit extension application, multiply the estimate by two so that it covers both fall and winter terms.

Cost of living

As well as tuition and fees, you need to plan for the day-to-day costs of a student living away from home, such as food, accommodation and socializing. Print the cost-of-living table and include it with your study permit application.

COST OF LIVING ESTIMATE (PDF)

Immigration Status Change

If you receive Permanent Resident, Protected Person, or Convention Refugee status in Canada, tuition and fees will be assessed at the domestic rate beginning in the term the change in immigration status takes effect. If notification and the applicable supporting documentation is received by the OUR by the Last day to add or drop Regular Session classes, the change takes effect in the current academic term. Any notification, including the submission of supporting documentation, received after the Last day to add or drop Regular Session classes will result in the change taking effect in the next academic term.

Refugees or Protected Persons

If the IRB has accepted your claim and you have Convention Refugee or Protected Person status, submit your Notice of Decision to the OUR. Convention Refugees or Protected Persons who do not have Permanent Residence status must consult with a regulated immigration advisor at MacEwan International before applying to the university to discuss study permit requirements while awaiting a decision on their Permanent Residence status application.

Refugee or Protected Person claimants

Refugee or Protected Person claimants whose Notice of Decision is pending are deemed to be an international student when enrolled at the university and are subject to all policies and regulations applicable to international students. This includes the assessment of tuition and fees which are assessed at the international tuition rate. Most Refugee and Protected Person claimants require a study permit to pursue post-secondary studies. Consult a regulated immigration advisor at MacEwan International to discuss your study permit requirements.