Kwantlen University College will become a university, to be called Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today.

Pending amendments to B.C.’s University Act, the new Kwantlen Polytechnic University will focus on the training needs of the region, and build on its international reputation in key areas of specialisation and excellence, including trades and technology; community health studies, which includes a unique bachelor of psychiatric nursing program; the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture; and applied design.

Amendments to B.C.’s University Act will be required to allow for the designation of the new university.

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