Capilano University

10 Interesting Facts about Capilano University

1. Capilano University was founded in 1968 as Capilano College and became a university in 2008.
2. Capilano University has two campuses in North Vancouver – the main campus in the neighbourhood of Pemberton Heights and the satellite campus in the neighbourhood of Squamish.
3. Capilano University offers over 100 programs, including undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in areas such as arts, business, science, and technology.
4. Capilano University has a diverse student population of over 10,000 students, including international students from more than 80 countries.
5. Capilano University has over 600 faculty members, including professors, instructors, and research personnel.
6. Capilano University is a research-intensive university with a focus on areas such as environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and social justice.
7. Capilano University is home to the Capilano Blues, a varsity sports program that competes in the Pacific Western Athletic Association.
8. Capilano University offers continuing education programs and courses for adult learners, including professional development courses and certificate programs.
9. Capilano University is committed to community engagement and offers a variety of community programs and services, including community education, research partnerships, and community events.
10. Capilano University is committed to incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into its programs and services, and has a focus on supporting Indigenous students and communities. The university also has an Indigenous Education and Services department that offers support and programming for Indigenous students.

Tuition & Fee

Standard Tuition Fee

• International Students: $631.38 per credit*
• Canadian Citizens / Permanent Residents: $141.00 per credit

All Programs

2D Animation & Visual Development
3D Animation for Film and Games
Academic Studies
Accounting Assistant
Acting for Stage and Screen
Adult Basic Education – General Upgrading
Advanced Arts & Entertainment Management
Animation Fundamentals
Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
Arts
Arts – Creative Writing
Arts – English
Arts and Entertainment Management
Bookkeeping
Business Administration
Cinema Studies
College and University Preparation
Communication Studies
Community Capacity Building
Community Leadership and Social Change
Conducting in Music
Contract Law
Costuming for Stage and Screen
Design in Visual Communication (IDEA program)
Discover Employability Certificate
Documentary
Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education – Infant and Toddler
Early Childhood Care and Education – Special Needs
Education and Employment Access
Education Assistant
Engineering
Engineering Transition
English for Academic Purposes
English for Academic Purposes 3
English for Academic Purposes 4
Global Hospitality & Tourism Management
Grip Work for Digital Imaging and Film
Health Care Assistant
Indigenous Digital Filmmaking
Interaction Design
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Management
Jazz Studies
Jazz Studies – Education
Jazz Studies – Performance/Composition
Kinesiology
Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Studies (Paralegal)
Lighting for Digital Imaging and Film
Lil’wat Nation Language & Culture
Local Government Administration
Local Government Administration (Advanced)
Local Government Leadership Development
Motion Picture Arts
Music
Music Therapy
Musical Theatre
North American and International Management
North American Business Management
North American Business Management Applied
Outdoor Recreation Management
Paralegal
Performing Arts
Psychology
Rehabilitation Assistant
Retail Operations
Science
Science – Biology
Sechelt Nation Language and Culture
Sociology
Technical Theatre
Tourism Management
Tourism Management Co-operative Education
Tourism Management International
Tourism Marketing
University One for Indigenous Learners
Visual Effects for Film, Streaming & Immersive Media