Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at kwantlen-polytechnic-university in Surrey, Canada. It takes 4 years (120 credits), optional co-op, with intakes in Check the programme page; KPU intakes are Fall, Spring and Summer.

kwantlen-polytechnic-university is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$22,673 a year, about ₹15.2 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$90,692 (≈ ₹60.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Worked out at KPU's 2026-27 rate of CAD 755.77 per credit for 30 credits a year (15 credits in each of two terms); student fees of about CAD 52.90 per credit are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at kwantlen-polytechnic-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Secondary school completion equivalent to BC Grade 12 (Class 12 from CBSE, CISCE or a state board), plus KPU's undergraduate English requirement.
• Some programmes set a maths level: the BTech in IT and the Computer Information Systems diploma need Mathematics level E1 on KPU's Mathematics Alternatives Table.
• Apply online (application fee CAD 120). Limited-intake programmes close early; Fall applications open on 1 October.
• A CAD 5,000 non-refundable confirmation deposit, counted towards tuition, secures your place.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88; PTE 61; Duolingo 110 (KPU undergraduate English requirement).

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This course starts in: Check the programme page; KPU intakes are Fall, Spring and Summer.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (post-baccalaureate and graduate diplomas)
• English test score report
• Statement of intent and references (graduate diplomas)
• Provincial Attestation Letter (issued by KPU) for the study permit

• KPU Major Entrance Scholarships

  New students starting in Spring or Fall

  Value: 6 President's Scholarships of CAD 30,000; 18 Merit Scholarships of CAD 7,500

  Accepted first-time applicants, chosen mainly on academic achievement plus a personal statement and community involvement. Renewal needs a 3.0 CGPA and 12 credits a term. KPU's page does not say whether international students qualify, so ask awards@kpu.ca.

  Official page

• Donor-funded entrance awards

  New students (Fall intake)

  Value: Over 50 awards of CAD 1,000–5,000

  Criteria differ by award; check each award's terms for international eligibility.

  Official page

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) began as Kwantlen College in 1981, started awarding degrees in 1995 and became a polytechnic university in 2008. It teaches more than 16,000 students a year across five campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley and Cloverdale, south and east of Vancouver.

KPU combines university degrees with applied diplomas, trades and design. Its Melville School of Business offers bachelor's degrees, post-baccalaureate diplomas and graduate diplomas, and its computing department runs a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology and a Diploma in Computer Information Systems.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at kwantlen-polytechnic-university

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management24 months full-time (33 credits), optional co-op for Fall entrants · C$12,470 / year
• Diploma in Computer Information Systems2 years (60 credits), optional co-op · C$22,673 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting4 years (120 credits), optional co-op · C$22,673 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management4-year BBA · C$22,673 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management4-year BBA · C$22,673 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership4-year BBA · C$22,673 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. kwantlen-polytechnic-university: Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
2. KPU International: costs (opens in a new tab)
3. KPU Bylaw No. 4: fees from 1 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. KPU: PGWP-eligible programme list (opens in a new tab)
5. KPU calendar: English proficiency requirements (opens in a new tab)