Capilano University (CapU)

Overview

Founded: 1968

Nature: Public higher education institution

Location: The main campus is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with satellite campuses in Sechelt and Sunshine Coast.

Current President: Paul Dangerfield (information as of October 2024)

Educational Philosophy

Capilano University is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences, emphasizing practical education, innovative thinking and social responsibility. The school focuses on small classes and personalized support to help students succeed in academic and personal development. CapU also attaches great importance to community involvement and sustainable development, incorporating these values ​​into teaching and research.

Historical Background

1968: Capilano University was established as a community college.

2008: Officially upgraded to a comprehensive university and renamed Capilano University.

Modern: It has become one of the well-known higher education institutions in western Canada and enjoys a good reputation in many fields.

Subjects and Courses

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Arts: including English, History, Philosophy, etc.

Bachelor of Commerce: covering accounting, marketing, human resource management, etc.

Bachelor of Creative Arts: including visual arts, music, drama, etc.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education: focusing on early childhood education and early childhood development.

Bachelor of Tourism Management: cultivating professionals in the tourism industry.

Bachelor of Film and Animation: providing training in film production, animation design, etc.

Diploma and Certificate Programs:

offering a variety of short-term diploma and certificate courses suitable for vocational training and continuing education, such as business management, information technology, engineering technology, etc.

Graduate Diploma Program:

provides further professional training for students who have already obtained a bachelor's degree, such as project management, data science, etc.

Transfer Credit Program:

provides cooperative transfer credit programs with universities such as the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU), and students can transfer to these universities to continue their studies after completing the first two years of study at CapU.

Language Intensive Program:

provides English intensive courses for international students to help them improve their English proficiency to adapt to academic requirements.

Featured Majors

Creative Arts: Strong in visual arts, music, drama, etc.

Film and Animation: Provides comprehensive filmmaking and animation design courses.

Tourism Management: Focuses on the management and marketing of the tourism industry.

Early Childhood Education: Cultivates professional early childhood educators.

Business: The School of Business provides comprehensive business management and entrepreneurship training.

Environmental Science: Focuses on sustainable development and environmental protection.

Campus Facilities

Library: Has rich book resources and electronic databases.

Classrooms and laboratories: Equipped with modern teaching equipment and technology to support practical learning.

Dormitories: Provide a variety of accommodation options to facilitate out-of-town students.

Sports Facilities: Including gyms, swimming pools, basketball courts, etc.

Student Service Center: Provides a variety of services such as career planning, mental health support, academic counseling, etc.

Research Center: There are multiple research centers and institutes to support cutting-edge scientific research.

Internships and Cooperation: Maintain close contact with local businesses and industries to provide students with internships and employment opportunities.

Contact Information

Address: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5, Canada

Tel: +1 604-986-1911

Email: info@capilanou.ca

Accreditation and Recognition

Accreditation: Capilano University is a member of the Association of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and is recognized by the Ministry of Education of China.

Ranking: Although not participating in the extensive ranking system like comprehensive universities, it has a good reputation in the field of vocational education and applied technical education.

Other Information

Admission Requirements:

Undergraduate and below programs: Applicants usually need to graduate from high school and submit transcripts, letters of recommendation and personal statements. Some programs may have specific language requirements, such as IELTS or TOEFL scores.

Graduate Diploma Programs: Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree in a related major and submit transcripts, personal statements, letters of recommendation and other materials. Some programs may also require an interview or additional writing samples.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help students reduce their financial burden.

Internship opportunities: Capilano University cooperates with many companies to provide students with rich internship and practical experience.

International cooperation: The school has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world to promote international exchanges and learning.