Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public undergraduate polytechnic university located primarily in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with additional campuses in Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Surrey City Centre.

• Established: 1981 (as Kwantlen College)
• Type: Public Polytechnic University
• Programs: Offers over 140 programs spanning bachelor’s degrees, apprenticeships, diplomas, certificates, and citations.
• Student Body: Approximately ~20,000 students annually with a large and diverse community.
• Faculty & Staff: Around 1,400+ faculty members.
• Focus: Known for blending practical, hands‑on learning with academic education, preparing students for real‑world careers in areas like design, horticulture, engineering trades, business, and sustainable food systems.

📊 Rankings & Recognition

KPU’s rankings vary based on different global and national ranking organizations:

🌍 Global & National Rankings (EduRank & UniRank)

• Global (EduRank 2025): Ranked #2917 out of 14,131 universities worldwide.
• North America (EduRank 2025): Around #820 out of 2,597.
• Canada (EduRank 2025): Ranked #68 out of ~101 universities.
• Subject & Field Rankings:
  • International Law – #562 globally.
  • Criminology – #1043 globally.
  • Psychology, Computer Science, and Art & Design have separate subject‑level standings based on publications and citations.
• Webometrics (July 2025): Ranked #3477 in the world based on visibility and academic performance data.
• UniRank (2025): Places KPU at approximately #1556 globally and #51 in Canada.

⚠️ Note: KPU does not usually appear in major global rankings like QS World or Times Higher Education overall lists, but it does show up in specialized and third‑party ranking systems due to its research outputs and academic programs.