University Certificate - Engineering First year (Pathway Program)

The KPU Engineering First-Year Certificate program replicates the first-year engineering curriculum at engineering-degree granting post-secondary institutions such as UBC and UVic.  In addition to a set of standard first-year math and science courses, KPU has developed a number of engineering-specific courses – in engineering design, graphics and microcontrollers – that will help prepare students in their subsequent engineering courses.  Students who successfully complete the Engineering First-Year program are eligible to transfer directly into a second-year engineering program at various engineering-degree granting institutions.  Students accepted into the Engineering First-Year program are guaranteed seat availability in all their required courses for their first year.  The Engineering First-Year program is intended to be completed within one year.  Students admitted to the First-Year program who require more than one-year to complete the Certificate courses will be re-classified and will be able to complete the remaining Certificate courses on a first-come basis. 

Eligibility

Limited Intake

We have a limited number of admissions for this course. We advise students to apply early.

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below
  • WASSCE/A level Certificate (Physics or Mathematics, Chemistry)
  • School Transcript
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter

English Language Requiremen

Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Limited Intake

We have a limited number of admissions for this course. We advise students to apply early.

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below
  • WASSCE/A level Certificate (Physics or Mathematics), Chemistry)
  • School Transcript
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Kwantlen Polytechnic University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to May, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to May, 2026

Open

September, 2027

From May, 2026 to May, 2027

Open