Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a public university near Vancouver, Canada. Fashion is taught in its Wilson School of Design.
At a glance
| Founded | 1981, as Kwantlen College |
| University status | Since 2008 |
| Location | Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Fashion is taught in | Wilson School of Design, next to the Richmond campus (opened 2018) |
What is it?
Kwantlen started as a college in 1981 and became Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2008. Its Wilson School of Design opened in 2018.
The four-year Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology mixes design, business and marketing. Students learn pattern drafting, apparel production, textiles, CAD, digital clothing and avatars, and trend forecasting, and show a final collection at a fashion show. Students who finish the first two years can leave with a diploma.
Fashion courses you can study
These are KPU’s fashion credentials, with their official names:
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology (4 years)
- Diploma in Fashion and Technology (after the first 2 years)
How to apply
- You apply to KPU and send an Entrance Package for the programme.
- You may be asked to an interview, and you must meet KPU’s English requirement.
- New students start in the autumn term only, and places are limited.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
- KPU homepage
- Wilson School of Design
- Fashion and Technology: program details
- Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Technology (academic catalog)
- Wikipedia: Kwantlen Polytechnic University (history)
All facts on this page come from KPU’s official website, except the history and the Wilson School of Design’s location and opening year, which come from Wikipedia. Last checked: 9 November 2026.