Capilano University
North Vancouver, British | Public University | Established 1968
About us
Founded in 1968, Capilano College is located in in Vancouver, British Columbia, with its main campus located just a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Surrounded by a lush forest and fresh mountain air, the campus is an inspiring setting in which students are able to learn and grow. The university combines both traditional university programs, including philosophy, English and physics with more unique fields of study including outdoor recreation management, jazz studies, and motion picture arts. Capilano offers English Language, Certificate, Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s degree, and post-graduate diploma programs. Across its campuses, Capilano University has approximately 11,500 students enrolled, with about 2,500 of those being international students.
Capilano University prides itself on its hands-on approach to learning and problem solving. The university offers students small, interactive classes that are geared towards both learning about and addressing real-world challenges. Students build the skills, knowledge and experience to launch their career with confidence through individual attention and personalized learning. It is the mission of Capilano University to ensure that their students come first – both while at Capilano, and throughout the workforce.
Why Capilano University
Campus Life: At Capilano University, there’s always something exciting to do. From student clubs and peer mentoring opportunities to film screenings and live performances at the BlueShore Theatre, there’s no shortage of student activities available both on and off campus.
Intimate Learning Environment: Studying at Capilano University makes students a part of a growing community of lifelong learners. Inspired teaching and enriched learning are hallmarks of the Capilano University experience. Their instructors are professionals who practice what they teach in the field. Classes have 25 students on average, so instructors can give individualized support and attention to every student in a class.
Workforce Connections & Experiential Learning: Capilano University instructors have credentials in fields from business and music to applied behaviour analysis and tourism, with connections forged through years of work experience within their respective fields. Many Capilano programs offer practical, work-integrated learning experiences in the form of co-op and work practicum placements.
Courses
FilterFees
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| English for Academic Purposes | 1.4 Year | CAD 16,356 |
| Associate of Arts | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Diploma - Music | 2 Year | CAD 20,732 |
| University Diploma - Musical Theatre | 3 Year | CAD 24,180 |
| University Diploma - Outdoor Recreation Management (Co-op) | 2 Year | CAD 23,867 |
| University Diploma - Paralegal | 2 Year | CAD 20,646 |
| University Diploma - Rehabilitation Assistant | 2 Year | CAD 19,121 |
| University Diploma - Technical Theatre | 2 Year | CAD 21,076 |
| University Diploma - Tourism Management (Co-op) | 2 Year | CAD 18,990 |
| University Diploma - Tourism Management International | 2 Year | CAD 22,344 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education | 1 Year | CAD 21,008 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - North American Business Management | 1 Year | CAD 25,025 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - North American Business Management Applied | 2 Year | CAD 25,025 |
| Associate of Arts - Creative Writing | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Associate of Arts - English | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Associate of Arts - Psychology | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Associate of Science | 2 Year | CAD 19,424 |
| Associate of Science - Biology | 2 Year | CAD 19,424 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism | 4 Year | CAD 18,508 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 4 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Bachelor of Communication Studies | 4 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication | 4 Year | CAD 24,886 |
| Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Care and Education | 4 Year | CAD 19,728 |
| Bachelor of Legal Studies - Paralegal | 4 Year | CAD 18,490 |
| Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts | 4 Year | CAD 29,483 |
| Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies - Performance/Composition | 4 Year | CAD 23,651 |
| Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies - Education | 4 Year | CAD 23,651 |
| Bachelor of Music Therapy | 4 Year | CAD 23,206 |
| Bachelor of Tourism Management (Co-op) | 4 Year | CAD 18,788 |
| University Diploma - Accounting Assistant | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Diploma - Acting for Stage and Screen | 3 Year | CAD 21,498 |
| University Diploma - Arts and Entertainment Management | 2 Year | CAD 17,452 |
| University Diploma - Business Administration | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Diploma - 2D Animation and Visual Development | 2 Year | CAD 28,478 |
| University Diploma - 3D Animation for Film and Games | 2 Year | CAD 32,827 |
| University Diploma - Communication Studies | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Diploma - Community Leadership and Social Change | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Diploma - Costuming for Stage and Screen | 2 Year | CAD 27,925 |
| University Diploma - Visual Effects for Film, Streaming & Immersive Media | 2 Year | CAD 33,561 |
| University Diploma - Early Childhood Care and Education | 2 Year | CAD 19,728 |
| University Diploma - Engineering Transition | 2 Year | CAD 20,638 |
| University Diploma - Academic Studies | 2 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Global Hospitalty and Tourism Management | 2 Year | CAD 20,252 |
| University Certificate - Accounting Assistant | 1 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| University Certificate - Engineering | 1 Year | CAD 26,101 |
| University Certificate - Business Administration | 1 Year | CAD 11,142 |
| University Certificate - Documentary | 1 Year | CAD 26,391 |
| University Certificate - Legal Administrative Assistant | 1 Year | CAD 20,031 |
| Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 Year | CAD 18,508 |
| University Certificate - Health Care Asisstant | 1 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Pathway - Business Administration | 0.8 Year | CAD 20,031 |
| Pathway - Early Childhood Care and Education | 0.8 Year | CAD 18,210 |
| Bachelor of Kinesiology | 4 Year | CAD 18,570 |
Admission Requirements
| Documents |
Passport [Front & Back Pages] Birth Certificate School Leaving Certificate 10th & 12th/Equivalent Educational Marksheets with transcripts. if any English Proficiency Test Result Passport Size Photograph |
|---|---|
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Fall Intake - September - Universities offers all the Courses to International students. Winter Intake - January - Many Courses for students who missed fall intake. Summer - April - Not all Universities offer courses in Spring Intake. |
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| English Course | |
| Associate's Degree | Min TOEFL iBT: 83 Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110 Min PTE overall: 56 |
| Diploma Course | Min TOEFL iBT: 75 Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 6.0) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110 Min PTE overall: 50 |
| Bachelors courses | Min TOEFL iBT: 83 Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0) Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110 Min PTE overall: 56 |
| Certificate Course | Min TOEFL iBT: 76 (Min Listening: 20.0, Min Reading: 18.0, Min Speaking: 20.0, Min Writing: 18.0) Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 5.5) |
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Location
| University City | North Vancouver, British |
|---|---|
| Size of city | smallest |
| Population of City | 2,606,000 |
| Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capilano_University |
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