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Nestled in the North Shore mountains and a mere 20 minutes from all that downtown Vancouver has to offer, Capilano University is a great choice for outdoor enthusiasts and urbanites alike. Founded in 1968, the University is best known for its jazz, film, animation and performing arts programs. CapU's business, paralegal, early childhood care and education, music therapy and design programs are also highly regarded. Capilano University offers 97 programs, including 13 bachelor's degrees as well as post-baccalaureate and undergraduate diplomas and certificates. To increase access to learning, in Fall 2019 the University is opening a new location, CapU Lonsdale, on the waterfront in North Vancouver. The University provides student residences near its main campus and also serves the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky corridor.Capilano University is a teaching-focused university. With an average of 25 students per class, learners at CapU are afforded individual attention. Many of our instructors balance teaching with professional practice and share real-world experiences and industry connections. It's not uncommon for a student's class to end on a Friday and their first professional employment to begin the following Monday. Quality of instruction at Capilano University is rated by bachelor's degree students at 97 per cent, one of the top ratings in British Columbia, according to B.C. Student Outcomes Survey results for 2016 to 2018.Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation of the Coast Salish people. Our campuses are located on the territories of the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Sechelt (shíshálh) Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Areas of Expertise
Alumni and instructors from Capilano University have been nominated for, and won, Juno Awards; alumni have worked on Oscar-winning animation teams; and, for the second year in a row, a film written and directed by a Motion Picture Arts students was included in the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival. Out of more than three hundred teams, CapU business students placed third in 2018 and second in 2017 in the American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition.North Vancouver, B.C., home to Capilano University's main campus, is an inspiring setting in which to learn and grow. When the school day is done, the outdoor adventures begin. Minutes from campus, you'll find hiking and mountain biking trails, secret beaches and world-class ski resorts with spectacular views of the Vancouver skyline. Further up the Coast, where CapU serves the communities of the Sunshine Coast and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, you'll discover even more ways to enjoy the active West Coast lifestyle.
- 2D Animation and Visual Development Diploma
- 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma
- Academic Studies Diploma
- Accounting Assistant Certificate
- Accounting Assistant Diploma
- Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma
- Advanced Arts and Entertainment Management Certificate
- Animation Fundamentals Certificate
- Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) Bachelor
- Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism Post-diploma
- Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism (Post-baccalaureate certificate) Certificate
- Arts Associate
- Arts - Creative Writing Associate
- Arts - English Associate
- Arts - Psychology Associate
- Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma
- Arts with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
- Business Administration Diploma
- Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor
- Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting Bachelor
- Business Administration (BBA) - Financial Planning Bachelor
- Business Administration (BBA) - Human Resources Management Bachelor
- Business Administration (BBA) - International Business and Logistics Bachelor
- Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing Bachelor
- Business Administration Pathway Certificate
- College & University Preparation (CUP) Certificate; Online
- Communication Studies Bachelor
- Communication Studies Diploma
- Community Capacity Building Certificate
- Community Leadership and Social Change Diploma Bachelor
- Conducting in Music Certificate
- Costuming for Stage and Screen Diploma
- Design in Visual Communication Bachelor
- Digital Visual Effects Diploma
- Early Childhood Care and Education Bachelor
- Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma
- Early Childhood Care and Education (Basic) Certificate
- Early Childhood Care and Education (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma) Post-diploma
- Early Childhood Care and Education Pathway Certificate
- Education and Employment Access Certificate
- Education Assistant (EA) Certificate; Co-op
- Engineering Certificate
- Engineering Transition Diploma; University Transfer
- English for Academic Purposes Certificate
- Global Hospitality & Tourism Management Post-diploma
- Grip Work for Digital Imaging and Film Certificate
- Health Care Assistant Certificate
- Human Kinetics Diploma
- Indigenous Independent Digital Filmmaking Diploma
- International Management Post-diploma
- Jazz Studies - Education Bachelor
- Jazz Studies - Performance/Composition Bachelor
- Kinesiology Bachelor; Honours
- Kinesiology Diploma
- Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
- Legal Administrative Assistant Online Certificate; Online
- Legal Studies (Paralegal) Bachelor
- Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film Certificate
- Lil'wat Nation Language and Culture Certificate
- Local Government Administration Certificate
- Local Government Administration Diploma
- Local Government Administration (Advanced) Certificate
- Local Government Leadership Development Certificate
- Motion Picture Arts Bachelor
- Music Diploma
- Music Therapy Bachelor
- Musical Theatre Diploma
- North American and International Management (Graduate Diploma) Post-diploma
- North American Business Management (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma) Post-diploma; Co-op
- North American Business Management Applied (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma) Post-diploma; Co-op
- Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma
- Paralegal Certificate
- Paralegal Diploma
- Performing Arts Bachelor
- Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma
- Retail Business Fundamentals Certificate
- Science Associate
- Science - Biology Associate
- Sechelt Nation Language and Culture Certificate
- Squamish Nation Language and Culture Certificate
- Technical Theatre Diploma
- Tourism Management Bachelor
- Tourism Management Diploma; Co-op
- Tourism Management (for International Students) Diploma
- Tourism Marketing Citation Certificate
- University One for Aboriginal Learners Certificate
Requirements for International Students
Capilano University is a "home away from home" for more than 2,500 international students from 80 countries around the world, supported by a team of dedicated international education professionals who guide students throughout the CapU experience.
If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must take one of the following English language assessment tests: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); ELA (English Language Assessment Test); Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System); CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test); PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic). Minimum requirements are
English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL 83 (internet), 560 (paper)
ELA 145
IELTS (academic) 6.5 overall, no one score less than 6
LPI Level 4 with an essay score of 26
Procedure for International Students
Step 1. Check the admission requirements
Before you apply, check to make sure you meet the admission requirements for the program you’ve chosen.
General information on admission requirements is posted on the Admission Requirements page.
- Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the program pages.
Use the BC Transfer Guide to see if you have credits that cover a prerequisite or count toward your program.
Step 2. Check the application and document deadlines for your program
Check the specific program page for application and document deadlines.
Step 3. Complete and submit your application
All students apply online through the link to EducationPlanner on the Admissions web page.