Does KPU offer on-campus housing?

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University has five campuses. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University does not offer any on-campus student residences. However, students can find several great housing options in Metro Vancouver. It includes homestay and student accommodations. Students can choose to stay in independent studios or apartments based on their requirements.

Most students reside in CASA Toronto/Vancouver, Cypress Accommodations, and GEC Living. The accommodation rates are as follows:

Student Accommodation (Off-campus)

Monthly rent (in CAD)

CASA Toronto/Vancouver

940

Cypress Accommodation

Shared bathroom – 855

Private bathroom – 955

GEC Living

1,000 – 2,400

Students can also find rentals for flexibility and independence. International students are advised to stay at a homestay, student residence, or short-term accom

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<p dir="ltr">Kwantlen Polytechnic University has five campuses. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University does not offer any on-campus student residences. However, students can find several great housing options in Metro Vancouver. It includes homestay and student accommodations. Students can choose to stay in independent studios or apartments based on their requirements.</p><p dir="ltr">Most students reside in CASA Toronto/Vancouver, Cypress Accommodations, and GEC Living. The accommodation rates are as follows:</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="363"><col width="239"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">Student Accommodation (Off-campus)</p></th><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">Monthly rent (in CAD)</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">CASA Toronto/Vancouver</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">940</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Cypress Accommodation</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Shared bathroom – 855</p><p dir="ltr">Private bathroom – 955</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">GEC Living</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">1,000 – 2,400</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p dir="ltr">Students can also find rentals for flexibility and independence. International students are advised to stay at a homestay, student residence, or short-term accommodations, such as hotels or Airbnb, for the first month. Later, they can switch to rentals as good rentals are not easy to find. Students can look for rental spaces on Craigslist, Kijiji, or Facebook Marketplace.</p><p dir="ltr">Cost of renting in Metro Vancouver:</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="274"><col width="328"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">Housing Type</p></th><th style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr">Monthly average rental (in CAD)</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Studio apartment</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">1,380</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">One-bedroom apartment</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">1,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Two-bedroom apartment</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">2,180</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div><p dir="ltr">Living Expenses:</p><p dir="ltr">The living expenses depend on the lifestyle of students. Students’ living expenses include moving costs, transportation, food, accommodations, utilities, and entertainment expenses. The average cost of living per semester in Canada is CAD 7,300 per student. It might increase or decrease as per the living standards of a student.</p><p dir="ltr">*prices may vary as they keep changing according to the applicant’s requirements.</p>