Capilano University: Where Students and Faculty Collaborate
February 28, 2015
In today’s tough economy, employability after graduation is vitally important for students. Capilano University in Northern Vancouver offers just that, boasting a 96% employment rate for students in their fields of study.
Founded in 1968, Capilano is internationally renowned for quality education. The university is publicly funded, and offers programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, education, film, animation, and performing arts. Students benefit from small class sizes and an applied, hands-on education style, which help to develop the skills needed to launch their careers. They earn a degree or exit the university with a career or an employment-oriented diploma.
Capilano is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Brazilian students due to the university’s boutique-type programs such as film production, 2D and 3D animation, and the North American Business Management Post‐Baccalaureate Diploma (NABU). This unique program is designed to provide students with business skills and with the cultural competencies needed to succeed in the global business world. Tourism management, musical theater, and music programs are also in high demand among Brazilian students.
“We offer applied and practical university programs that lead to jobs. On top of that, Vancouver is such an attractive city to live in. It is a great place to study, prepare to work, live, and is a good place to play,” explained Capilano Director of the Center for International Experience, Donna Hooker.
The university emphasizes community engagement and social entrepreneurship, both inside and outside the classroom. CapU Faculty also focuses on building networking skills, which explains why Capilano students are so successful at finding jobs after they graduate.
“CapU students constantly tell us they love the instructor student relationship at the university. They like that teachers know their students’ names, know when they are in the classroom, and will even follow up if they are not,” added Ms. Hooker. “Professors are happy to share their skills and experience with students by bringing real examples from their work experience to the classroom. They share contacts and ideas that foster success towards their students’ future employment goals.”
The strong and friendly community is also an important feature of the Capilano experience. International students are valued members of this community and account for around 12% of the student population.
Scholarships are yet another incentive for international students to choose Capilano. The Center for International Experience offers a variety of scholarships, including a brand new entrance award of CAD $1,500 intended for students involved in community service.
Thirty-five students from Brazil currently study at Capilano, more than doubling the school’s Brazilian enrollment since last year. This year, the Center for International Experience will travel to Brazil with the aim to double this number once again.
