I can't say that CapU is a university that stands out if compared with others in the Greater Vancouver area. Programs are usually overpriced, and the curricula aren't that great. They do whatever they can to milk money from students (especially from the international ones) and do not deliver good quality courses and SERVICES. I attended the North American Business Applied and do not recommend it. There are similar courses out there for a much better price, and most of the time, the instructors will be the same - btw, one of the few things that I liked about CapilanoU. Do not expect to have much assistance from their staff. They don't keep their word at all! I confess that I got a lot disappointed, maybe because I was expecting too much from this college - considering the huge amount of $ and time invested. if I could turn back time, I'd have chosen another university for sure! read more

I've attended Cap U twice in my life; One when it was Capilano College under the film studies and a few years later (recently) under the culinary program. My primary review is for the film program. I came here based on the reputation at the time of the course being better than some in the city (you know who you are). For what you paid and what the course had to offer seemed weak. The course was divided into sectionals: Lighting and camera, script writing, editing, AC, history of film, and business of film. Some teachers in the course had experience in the industry that were relevant and had a lot to offer while others were out dated. Please note that my experience compared to the current course may have changed as well as the teachers, however, I know that most of these are still in existence 'cause I have some of my friends nieces currently enrolled. Through conversation with them I feel that situations have not changed. Of course names will not be mentioned as that is irrelevant to the review. Editing: Bi-polar teacher that was supportive one moment and screaming at your the next for no reason. Not enough computers to go around to encourage or allow students to work on projects. History of film: You watch movies all day, something that I can do on my own for free on Netflix. Teacher was sexiest. Script Supervising: One of the most valued courses for me. I have an eye for mistakes and love the technical side of things in regards to continuity. Aside from a PA on major productions, for independent movies I did a lot of script supervising. Teacher was warm, knowledgeable and she made things make sense. Camera & Lighting: Learned some basics, however, with new lenses, editing and lighting this soon became an outdated course. The basics still hold value today. Business of Film: Teacher had an awesome sense of dark sarcasm and humor, we got along great. After learning about the business, financial numbers seen very interesting to you. I found that the course had way too many fresh out of high school kids who either didn't know what they wanted, thought they could be the next Lucas, still had some high school tendencies. I was a bit older than them and established myself a bit more to mature and grow before finding my way. There weren't enough people that were my age or slightly adult who took the course as seriously as they should. This partially ruined my learning experience. I was 4 years older than most of the students and still too young for the few adults. Way too much drama and high school attitude that most of my classmates carried through in their adult life. Because of this I didn't get a lot out of this during the projects as I felt were owed to me. This is a flaw with the admissions portion as mentioned before, not the students themselves. As mentioned, even if you have a demo tape. If you had the money or a scholarship, you were in. No real filtering of students who would actually elevate or make the course. The course was overly priced. Parking is horrible, take the bus. Parking is horrible, take the bus. read more

I have attended Capilano University since 2014 and have been in two programs: ABE and the BAA program. Through my studies, I have found my instructors to be incredible helpful and they have always gone the extra mile through one-on-one time during coaching hours and by helping me get involved outside the classroom. The small classes sizes offer opportunity for hands on learning and lots of group work. Yes a lot of people hate the idea of group work but it is so integral to being workplace ready in business. I have seen so many peers go from being extremely anxious and shy in groups in first year to being strong communicators by third year, if they hadn't had that opportunity they would have been struggle to communicate with a variety of diverse people upon entering the workforce. Part of what made my experience so amazing was getting involved on campus through clubs, PD, on campus employment, and doing a field school. People like to complain that there isn't enough campus life or ways to get involved but if you put in the effort there are endless opportunities. Like with any University you get out of it what you put in to it, if you are going to rush right out of class and not talk to anyone then yes you will find University quite anti-social. That being said if you stop by a club or career fair and look at how to get plugged in you will meet incredible people and learn so much more. As part of the business program I have had opportunities to travel, present to panels of industry professionals, compete against like minded students from across Canada, make life long friends, and expand my learning through relevant jobs and volunteering. Was doing a field school expensive? Yes, but it was something I saw as an invaluable experience and so I saved for it and would do it again in a heart beat. Is scheduling classes a challenge? Yes and No, if you meet with an academic advisor regularly through your program you will ensure that you know what to take and that you are on track; in addition, you have to recognize what you're priority is, for me it has been school and so I have shuffled my work slightly over the years to be able to take the course load and offering I wanted. Is the course load heavy? Well there is no straight answer to this as every course is different and every area of study and every students capacity is different. The fact is University is hard, if it wasn't challenging to get a degree there wouldn't be much value in it. That being said it's about recognizing that you're an adult and you're in charge of your academic career, if five courses is too much for you then there's nothing wrong with that but be honest with yourself and cut back. The perk of being in smaller classes is that if you're struggling go see your instructor during their office hours and they will take the time to help you through it. All in all Capilano is an amazing school with instructors and staff that go above and beyond to help you succeed. It has grown so much in the mast few years and continues to implement new programs based on the feedback of students. I highly recommend Capilano to all my friends and have seen many peers graduate and find rewarding positions right out of school. read more

I feel a little silly rating my University, but if it helps someone seal their decision in attending CapU, so be it! Quick note: No two people are ever going to have the same exact experience with a university. It will be different for everyone. With the sheer amount of variables there are to it (types of classes, teachers, people you deal with, differing programs, your personal state of mind -- just to name a few), it'll highly vary. There really is no one-size-fits-all review that I or anyone could possibly give about CapU that would apply to everyone. And while it may seem like a cliche, what you get out of a university experience entirely depends on what you're willing to put into it. I cannot stress that enough. Has CapU had its occasional mix-up or lemon? Of course. All universities do. With that being said, however, my experience here has been pretty great. I am currently a school year away from finishing my bachelors degree in their Early Childhood Care and Education program. Throughout it I have been blessed with great teachers, deeply provoking classes, awesome resources, revolutionary content (no joke) and an environment that I am going to very much miss when I graduate. Would I recommend CapU? Absolutely. Will you have the same experience I did? It entirely depends. That's up to you to find out. :) read more

I highly recommend Capilano University. You are not just another number in the classroom and the profs listen and are willing to meet you outside of school hours. I was easily able to find work after I finished and was actually favored because I went to Cap. read more

Easy to register. Have always gotten into the courses I've wanted. Glad I choose Capilano over the other Universities in BC. It focuses more on teaching rather then research plus it's more orientated towards you finding a job rather than paying ridiculous amount of money just to have the prestige of that degree from that school. This University is perfect for a business student. Only issue is, there are some wack teachers that should seriously not be teaching and should be fired. But most schools have some crazy teachers that no one really wants. read more

I am one of the few students to have completed the 4 year film studies program and graduated with a degree. I have since had a successful career in film and a very lucrative one as a commercial director based out of Toronto and Vancouver. As in any program teaching the arts you get what you put into it. If you're willing to work hard and cohesively with the students and teachers you can succeed anywhere, but CapU does an amazing job creating an environment conducive to creativity and success. They do not coddle their students, and every privilege is earned, which is especially important in a program requiring so much gear. You work harder, you get better camera's. Be professional, you get access to shooting locations, etc. I have colleagues from many film schools across the country. I believe CapU and its teachers to be among the elite in North America. read more

Absolutely Crook & Scam! I can just tell you this that Capilano is nothing more than a crook and scam just to get the application fees and not even process your application. Two times they advised us to apply and right after we did and paid two application fees twice, they completely changed their words and rejected the application because they said it is too late. None of their staff take responsibility for the information they provide you, and if you call them again to follow up with your application, somebody else would answer you (as their staff always replaced) and they deny all the information the last person gave you. They are INCONSISTENT with their rules. So you should never trust the College policy which is especially will be troubleshooting for an international student who needs to process for their visa ahead of time. As a person who worked with a lot of universities and colleges, I advise you to go and search for other colleges and do not waste your time, energy and money on this crook college and staff. read more

I took four courses at Cap. I've experienced worse, but this wasn't great. On the plus side, the courses are cheaper than anywhere else I've gone to school. On the downside, you basically get what you pay for. My profs were nice--one was really a lot of fun--but they were not good teachers, and one was perpetually late for class and lacked professionalism. Also, parking isn't great and they nickel and dime you for everything. Sure the course is cheap, but you want a student card? That'll cost you. Photocopies or computer print outs? Well you have to buy a student card to get them or else buy a $2 copy card. And their UPass fee is $138!! Oh, and during the Olympics they pretty well just shut everything down for 2 weeks. Hello? It's one thing to cancel classes to help the Olympics out with their traffic issues, but we're not paying you to go on holidays for two weeks. Some of us still needed services! read more

I haven't had any of the issues mentioned before me so I'm happy about that. My entire experience so far has been phenomenal. Returning to school after 17 years gives me the advantage of comparing things to "how they were" and let me tell you: things are good. There is a huge support system from counseling to TONS of free workshops for students, free writing centre, beautiful quiet study spaces, campus nestled in the woods. Registration was a breeze - most is done online - the advising centre was very helpful as well, especially for somebody like me that is returning after a long absence. I am in 3 courses and my instructors are all passionate about what they do and very present and accessible to their students. I'm pleased overall. read more

So far I've enjoyed my time at Cap. Most of the profs really do care about their students which is the better aspect of a smaller college turning into a small university. read more

I too have had none of the issues mentioned below. All of the administration staff was very nice to me; they responded to all of my questions promptly. I had a great time during my stay at CU. I loved the classroom sizes and the teachers were all very professional towards me. The Bachelor of Business Administration program was excellent; it prepared me for the real world! Also, since CU has many international students, I gained valuable knowledge about their cultures, traditions, and business practices. I would definitely recommend CU to all. I'm currently attending UBC for a post graduate program, and I can honestly say that I prefer CU. A+ school read more

They've quite literally cut all the geology classes, and rarely offer the 200-level geography science-credit classes, which is a shame.

I absolutely love this school. I think the LAA program and those that teach it are brilliant and caring people. The only problem I have are the advisors at Financial Aid. I've noticed a lot of people have had issues with them as well. The woman I dealt with gives terrible advice... if you can call it that. She "advised" me to quit this semester and work so I can have tuition money. It seemed as if she wanted to get rid of me as soon as possible and she never even offered any other suggestion other than to come back for an emergency bursary when I'm REALLY in an emergency (e.g. broken glasses with no money in the bank). The least I expected would be for her to give me applications to possible scholarships or bursaries, but no. She simply implied that I should stop pursuing my education and come back when I have the money. Asides from that one fault, this school, their facilities and CSU programs are amazing. read more

Interesting programs. I am a fan. a bit expensive for international students but a great place.

I loved my experience at Capilano U. I attended the music program and the people I was with in the same year and other years were welcoming and warm. Majority of the teachers there are great and always willing to help. I also took other psychology courses there and most of them were awesome with pretty amazing teachers. Small class sizes were really helpful. I highly recommend attending if you are thinking of a University. read more

I have attended this school for many years and find the academic integrity of the school to be very low. Only a handful of professors are actually any good. If you want a half-assed education and don't care about learning anything go here. There are also professors who will be insanely bias toward you. The school in 2018 Allan Fraser teaching ethics made a very unethical and unfounded remark on my assignment that bothered me and took away my concentration and made me unwilling to attend his class. However, when I pointed it to the head of the business department, Charlene Hill, she shrugged it off and said just drop the class and take it later. The school does not care about its students at all. It literally spits in your face and says fuck off if their ethics teacher is unethical. School is a total joke. read more

Love the place - the natural beauty is breathtaking. Simply walking through the forest in between classes is rejuvenating. As a student it gave me a first rate foundation during my first two years, with many dedicated and caring faculty members. read more

I really wish I had done more preliminary research before applying to Capilano University. After reading the other comments here on Yelp, I can definitely verify that they are still suffering from the very same shortcomings years later. I had applied to the WLP program for 2012 and was subsequently interviewed and accepted. I paid my deposit then everything went downhill, quickly. Program administrators I had ongoing correspondence with abruptly stopped replying to my e-mails. I was told after I mailed them a $500 deposit they would mail me the course registration forms. I imminently mailed them the $500 and waited the month they said was required for mailing of the registration forms. I never received the forms and contacted the program administrators communicating this, they never responded. After a month of not hearing anything from course admins that I previously had communication (albeit lackluster at best) with prior to mailing them $500 I became suspicious and begun doing further research on the school. I found that they were notorious for delivering a post secondary experience that left a lot to be desired. After I came in contact with former students of my program who advised me not to take the course I decided I had had enough with the "university." Of course I hadn't heard back from the program administrator in 5 weeks at this point so I e-mailed the course instructor saying thank you for the opportunity but at this point I'd very much appreciate my deposit back and to withdraw myself from the program. Two weeks went by and I hadn't received a response from the instructor let alone the administrator from 5 weeks ago and at this point I had lost hope of ever seeing the course registration forms, so I decided to write an e-mail to the higher ups which I felt would at the very least garner a response. The very next morning I was told while my claims of poor administration didn't possess any validity but I could have my money back. So it seems like poor admin is an ongoing issue at this school and I am another one of the many to suffer because of it. I'm not sure why Capilano refuses to acknowledge their horrific administration, but I know that as long as they refuse to acknowledge their shortcomings, they are refusing to fix their shortcomings, and until they do, this school is certainly not worth your valuable money and definitely not worth your invaluable time. read more