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Undergraduate Educational Programs

• Diverse degree programs, with more coming in the future
• 80% of all Kwantlen programs bridge into bachelor's degrees
• More than 135 diverse programs, including career, vocational trades and technology programs
• Co-op education opportunities available in many programs
• Study abroad partner institutions in Finland, Germany, USA, Spain, Taiwan and Mexico for several programs
• Unique degrees: only graphic design for marketing program in Canada; fashion design degree one of two in Canada; only undergraduate journalism program in region.

Students and Alumni

• Approximately 17,000 students annually
• Over 9,500 FTE (full-time equivalency) annually
• Over 450 degree credentials awarded annually
• Over 1,600 other credentials awarded annually
• 29,800 successful graduates—and counting!
• Over 25,000 registered alumni
• Over 200,000 students educated at Kwantlen to date

Faculty and Staff

• More than 1,500 faculty and staff
• More than 100 faculty members involved in active research
• Four research institutes
• 30 Kwantlen-sponsored research projects
• $3.5 million in research grants in 2006

More Kwantlen Facts

History

• Formed by splitting from Douglas College in 1981
• Became Kwantlen University College, a degree-granting institution, in 1995
• "Kwantlen" means "Tireless Runner" and is derived from the First Nations people who established their home in the region served by Kwantlen
• Kwantlen's Timeline of Success

Facilities and Future Plans

• Four modern, high-tech campuses, located in Surrey, Richmond, Cloverdale and Langley
• State-of-the-art studios and labs
• $94.9-million of expansion and new facilities between 2005-2009, including the new Cloverdale Trades and Technology Centre and Research Facilities for the Institute of Sustainable Horticulture
• $5.5-million endowment

Other Services

• All campuses are accessible to those with mobility and visual impairments
• Learning Centres at Surrey, Richmond and Langley Campuses
• Six varsity athletic teams, with more to come
• Wellness Centre that is open to the public
• Talon Fitness Centre is a dedicated exercise environment
• Surrey Campus gallery showcases artwork by students, open to public, faculty and other artists
• All Libraries are also open to the public

Association Memberships

• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
• International Association of Universities

The Survey Says - from the Kwantlen 2004 Fall Registration Survey

• Top reasons for choosing Kwantlen: selection and reputation of programs; affordability of tuition; proximity of campuses to students' homes.
• 76% of students say Kwantlen was their first-choice for post-secondary education.
• Availability of faculty and relevancy of course material get top marks in survey of students' educational experience.