KPU is a public polytechnic university in British Columbia established in 1981 and granted university status in 2008. With enrollments exceeding 20,000 students across campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley (including KPU Tech), and the civic plaza, KPU offers more than 140 programs in areas such as apprenticeships, health, science, design, business, and trades. As Canada’s only polytechnic university, it emphasizes hands-on learning, applied research, and community engagement as a member of Polytechnics Canada and UArctic.