Established in 1981, Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Surrey (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training of British Columbia, Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a large coeducational Canadian higher education institution. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Canadian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.