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About CapU

Get to know us, find the best ways to connect with us, get information about starting a career at the University and learn more about our senior leadership team.

Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Students walking outside the North Vancouver Campus Library.

Our locations

Discover our locations in North Vancouver, Squamish, the Sunshine Coast and Líl̓wat Nation.

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Students listing to music at CapFest

Upcoming events

Get more information about in-person and remote events, program info sessions, as well as on-campus activities.

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Latest news

Stay current with all CapU updates, major university announcements and program developments.

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By the numbers

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Locations in North Vancouver, on the Sunshine Coast, LílÌ“wat Nation and Squamish.

8,833

Students enrolled in for-credit programs.

3,851

International students from 86 countries.

24

Students in an average class.

Outdoor photo of the Arbutus Building on North Vancouver Campus.

President’s Office

Paul Dangerfield is the third president of Capilano University, assuming the role in 2016. Learn more about Paul below.

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Alumni

CapU graduates are members of the Capilano University Alumni Association (CUAA), a community of 100,000 alumni.

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Careers

We are proud to be recognized as one of B.C.’s top employers every year from 2019–2024.

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Give to CapU

Donating to the Capilano University Foundation helps ensure students don’t have to go without to get an education.

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Capsule

Connect with the people and stories that make up the CapU community in Capsule.

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Media releases

Stay up to date on the latest official news and announcements from Capilano University.

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Contact us

If you have a general question about CapU, these are the best ways to get in touch with the campus community.

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CapU President Paul Dangerfield's 2024 portrait.
"However you choose to connect with us, may your experience of Capilano University inspire you in the pursuits of lifelong learning and contributing to your community."
Paul Dangerfield, President and Vice-Chancellor
CapU Tourism Management students beautifying the North Vancouver campus as part of a planting field study.
CapU Tourism Management students taking part in a field study beautifying the North Vancouver Main Campus with new plants.
Exterior of CapU Lonsdale campus
The entrance to CapU Lonsdale, which started taking its first students in the fall of 2019.