Capilano University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

Capilano University is one of the best public universities in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Programs and courses at Capilano University are designed to give students a head start on a hands-on career. Capilano University has small classes to ensure that students get the mentorship and support to thrive in their studies. Most of the courses and programs offered at Capilano University contain some element of practical or work-oriented learning, work experience and more.

 Capilano University is a teaching-focused public university in North Vancouver, Canada. Capilano University is a top university in British Columbia, Canada. Each year thousands of students from Canada and around the world come to study at Capilano University. The university has an acceptance rate of 23%. The university is very selective for admission and with an acceptance rate of just 23%, it is not easy to get into Capilano University. Capilano University is one of the most sought-after universities in British Columbia, Canada.

Capilano University offers a wide array of options for housing to its students. CapU residence provides an affordable, safe and convenient housing option. The student community at CapU offers engaging programs and activities that help you meet new people and build lasting friendships. University residence starts at just $1,190 per month including all your meals, and your residence fees include a fully furnished room with a bed, storage, desk, chair and closet and many more things. For a shared double room total cost for the spring 2023 term is $4,728.29 and for single accommodation, the price per student is $5,501.31. Meanwhile, for summer full-term fees is $3,476.86 for shared double accommodation and $4,265.34 for single accommodation. Meal plans are mandatory for all residents.

Capilano University boasts about its diverse student body which features 2,500 international students from over 80 countries. It has a vibrant and culturally diverse campus that welcomes students from all over the world. In 2020, the university received over 4,000 applications from international students, out of which 1,500 were offered admission.

The first year tuition fees for international students at Capilano University are given as follows:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
PG Diploma (5 courses)	INR 9.8 L - INR 16.6 L
BSc (5 courses)	INR 11.4 L - INR 13.5 L
UG Diploma (20 courses)	INR 11 L - INR 20.9 L
BBA (2 courses)	INR 12.7 L - INR 13.1 L
Others UG (3 courses)	INR 12.7 L - INR 14.9 L
BJMC (2 courses)	INR 12.5 L - INR 18.5 L
UG certificate (2 courses)	INR 8 L - INR 11.2 L
BA (5 courses)	INR 11.4 L - INR 11.6 L
LLB (1 course)	INR 11.6 L
BE/BTech (1 course)	INR 15.6 L

 

Capilano university reverts to your application within two weeks after the applicable application deadline and offers any one of the following:

• Conditional Offer Letter
• Offer of Residence
• Waitlist Offer

CapU offers affordable, supportive, and convenient university housing to full-time students. The CapU residences are a few minutes away from the main campus. The residence halls are named after the local mountains – Grouse Hall, Cypress Hall, and Seymour Hall – and include housing and amenities for 290 students. Each room (excluding apartment-style) includes the following:

• Two twin size beds with drawer storage
• Two twin size mattresses
• Two desks with built-in shelving & lockable drawer
• Two desk chairs
• Two closets

Apart from this, two Bachelor apartments are available exclusively for students with the need for special accommodation. These apartments include a twin bed, a full private washroom, and a kitchenette.

2022-23 Residence Fees

Room	Total Cost for Spring 2023 Term
Shared (Double)  Accommodation  Meal Plan	$4,728.29 $2,428.29 $2,350.00
Single  Accommodation Meal Plan	$5,501.31 $3,201.31 $2,350.00

Estimated Living Expenses

Expense Type	Amount/Year (in CAD)
Books and supplies	1,100
Health insurance	180

Note: The rates are subject to change. Check the university website for the current academic year room rates.

CapU accepts scanned application documents through e-mail. Official drafts may be requested if an offer of admission is issued. All documents submitted during the application process need to be in English or accompanied by certified translated copies.

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For UG aspirants, the following documents are required:

• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency test score report
• AP score report
• Letters of Recommendation (LORs)
• Supplement essays
• Sample of work or portfolios or audition videos
• Financial documents
• Passport

For PG students:

• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency test score report
• Resume/CV
• Essays or SOP, as per course requirement
• Letter of Intent/Motivation
• Two or three LORs
• Sample of work or portfolios or audition videos
• Financial documents
• Passport

If English is not your first language or received your education in a language other than English, then, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language. Capilano University accepts all the major English language tests. The minimum marks required in English tests are as follows:

• TOEFL: 83 (online test) and 560 (paper-delivered test)
• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no single score below 6
• PTE: 56 (overall)
• DET: 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115

Capilano University was founded in 1968. It was founded through a referendum by the school boards and residents of North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound. Capilano University is a teaching-oriented public university. Its main campus is in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Capilano University opened the Sunshine Coast campus in Sechelt in 1977 to serve the communities of Sunshine Coast. Another campus of Capilano University is located in the Shipyards development in Lower Lonsdale.

CapU offers various funding opportunities to international students. Both new and returning international aspirants can avail these scholarships and awards:

• Athletic Entrance Award
• Capilano Excellence Scholarship (CAPX)
• Capilano University Graduate Program Entrance Award
• International Student Entrance Award

To know about the eligibility requirements and scholarship application process, visit the university's financial aid website.

The entry requirements at CapU are country specific. The admission requirements for Capilano University vary by programme but the general admission requirements for Indian students for most of the programs and courses offered by Capilano University are as follows:

• State Higher Secondary Certificate (awarded by Central Board)
• All India Senior School Certificate (awarded by State Board)
• Indian School Certificate Examination (awarded by Council for ISCE)
• An application form
• Proof of Proficiency in the English language
• Proof of Financial Support

Tuition fees for international students will depend on your programme and level of study. Capilano University offers some courses tuition free for Canadian citizens, and permanent residents, as well as seniors. International students applying at Capilano University for the first time are required to pay a one-time $5,000 deposit. This deposit is applied against your international tuition fees once you have registered for courses at the university. The average tuition fee for international students at Capilano University is CAD 20,000 per year for the 2024/25 academic year. For specific tuition fee information, please visit the course page on the university’s website.

The tuition fee for international students at Capilano University depends on the course and level of study. The average tuition fee for international students at Capilano University is $20,000 per year for the 2023/24 academic year. Besides the tuition fees you are required to pay a non-refundable application fee and the application for international students is $135. Once you are admitted to Capilano University you are required to pay certain mandatory fees such as fees for student union membership and transit passes. International students applying to Capilano University for the first time are required to pay a one-time $5,000 deposit. This deposit is applied against your international tuition fees once you are registered in a course at the university.

Capilano University is one of the best public universities in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Programs and courses at Capilano University are designed to give students a head start on a hands-on career. Capilano University has small classes to ensure that students get the mentorship and support to thrive in their studies. Most of the courses and programs offered at Capilano University contain some element of practical or work-oriented learning, work experience and more.

Capilano University offers a wide range of accommodation and housing options to international students. The campus residence offers a fully furnished room, high-speed wireless internet, access to shared TV lounges, study rooms, free laundry, events, programming and support. The accommodation prices for the spring 2023 term are $4,728 for a shared double room and $5,501 for a single room. The accommodation prices for the summer full term are $3,476 for a double room and $4,265 for a single room.

Admission requirements for international students are as follows:

Areas of Study	Program Types	General Requirements
Business & Tourism Management	UG	High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent English 12 Mathematics-related courses (Grade 11 or 12)
	Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs	An undergraduate degree Minimum 63% cumulative GPA
Education & Childhood Studies	UG	High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent Minimum 60% GPA calculated on English 12 and three academic Grade 12 courses
Fine & Applied Arts	UG	High school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalents
Arts & Sciences	UG	High school graduation (Grade 12) Minimum 60% GPA calculated on English 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses (as per program)

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

Applicants from the AP program must complete high school (or its equivalent) and meet the English language and program-specific requirements. Andhra Pradesh courses are eligible for admission consideration, and Andhra Pradesh course grades may be combined with an approved high school curriculum to meet Capilano’s admission requirements. Andhra Pradesh courses will also be considered for transfer credit or advanced standing. Check the respective course page for more details.

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Programs	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE	Duolingo (DET)
Most CapU programs	Overall 6.5, with no section below 6.0	83	56	110
North American Business Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma  North American Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma North American & International Management Graduate Diploma	Overall 6, with no section below 6.0	75	50	-
Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma	Overall 6, with no section below 6.0	75	50	-
Tourism Management for International Studetns Diploma	Overall 6, with no section below 6.0	67	-	-