CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1968
- University Type Public
- Total Students 2493+
- Phone Number 16049844900
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code V7J 3H5
- Website http://www.capilanou.ca
- International Students 2493
- Size of Campus 0
- Faculty Student Ratio 1 : 25
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Established in 1968, Capilano University is an Open University that is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). It gained the status of a university in 2008. The university is known to be founded by school boards of North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound through a referendum. Initially, Capilano University began with 784 students. The logo of the university is in blue and white color which was decided by the first President of the university, Paul Dangerfield. The university was approved by the provincial government and named by the submissions made from the North Shore residents.
Capilano University's main campus is located in North Vancouver, BC. A number of faculties are located on this campus. It is surrounded by lush green bushes and features a calm environment. The campus is known to provide all the necessary facilities required by the students. The library of the campus holds up to thousands of books, journals, and research papers. As the number of enrolments increased over the years, the university decided to expand its campus area and the faculty blocks. Many cafes, restaurants, general stores, and chemist shops are located nearby the campus. The students face no inconvenience. All the fests, events, competitions, and quizzes conducted by the university are organized with the campus.
The University offers an exceptional athletics program with varsity men’s and women’s teams in soccer, basketball, and volleyball led by award-winning coaches. The Centre for Sport and Wellness offers a well-equipped weight room, drop-in activities such as yoga, badminton, futsal, and spikeball, as well as a competitive recreational basketball league.
The university has a list of famous alumni that includes Godfrey Gao (Famous Canadian-Taiwanese model and actor), Elicia MacKenzie (Theatre actress), Camilla d'Errico (Comic book illustrator), Charles Van Sandwyk (Renowned writer), Rainer Andreesen (Popular actor), Joel Fafard (Renowned guitarist), Steve Rolston (Comic book writer) and Tobin Frank (Famous musician).
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All Courses offered
CERTIFICATE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 11365
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredCERTIFICATE ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Full Time Canada
Duration
8 MONTH
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 18941
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredCERTIFICATE ADVANCED ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 22786
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBACHELOR OF DESIGN [B.DES] VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 25887
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredBACHELOR COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Full Time Canada
Duration
4 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 18491
Exams Accepted
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Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
Description
- The University residence provides accommodation to students
- The residence fees include a fully furnished room with a bed, storage, desk, chair and closet, unlimited high-speed wireless Internet, and access to laundry, washrooms and showers, as well as dedicated lounge and study spaces.
Off campus accommodation
Available
Details for off-campus
- Average rent ranges from CAD 650 to CAD 850 for shared rooms
- Accommodation includes apartment and homestays
- Major Amenities includes Wifi, laundry services, electricity etc
- Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are available
- Lease of 6 months is required for few apartments
Placement
- 36% of students at CapU have taken further studies after graduating from the program
- 95% of CapU graduates are in the Labor Force
- The average salary of CapU graduates from 2014-2016 is 45,000 CAD
- The total employment rate of CapU graduates is 89%
- The career development center at CapU conducts career empowerment programs, link up programs, company tours, Industry day, online job and volunteer board, networking events, hiring fair, etc., and career fairs that are attended by up to 130 employers every year.
Scholarships
- Students above 65 years of age do not pay tuition fees at CapU
- CapU conducts audits on a minimum of 5% of scholarship applications
- Financial aids that international students qualify for are scholarships, grants, student jobs, and external aids
- Financial aid available to international students at CapU include:
- CIE International Student Scholarship: This award is exclusively for international students and it is by nomination. The amount varies and the applicant must have been enrolled in a post-secondary program at Capilano University or/and EAL pathway programs.
- Canadian Bureau for International Education scholarships: This organization offers varying scholarships such as Excellence Awards to deserving international students.
- International Student Entrance Award: With a varying amount, CapU awards this scholarship as an entrance award to support international students who were actively involved in their previous schools and who are currently positioned to be engaged members of the Capilano University community.
