Capilano University is a public university with campuses in North Vancouver and Squamish, and a location on L̓ɬwat Nation land.
Capilano University has three locations in North Vancouver, Squamish and L̓ɬwat Nation. Its campuses are located on the unceded territories of the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱w7mesh (Squamish) and xʷmə kʷəỷəm (Musqueam) Nations. Dr. Jason Dewling assumed the role of president and vice-chancellor on March 2, 2026.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the university reports an average of 26 students in a class. Its areas of study include an IDEA School of Design and a School of Motion Picture Arts. The Board of Governors approved three-year intake suspensions for the Bachelor of Communication Studies and Music Diploma programs. Applicants can apply as domestic or international students.
The university lists a CapU North Vancouver Campus and a CapU Squamish Campus among its locations. Its first on-campus student housing opened at the North Vancouver campus. For the 2025-2026 academic year, it reports 9,282 students enrolled in for-credit programs.
Capilano University has been recognized as one of B.C.'s top employers every year from 2019 to 2024. It is accredited through the Education Quality Assurance Designation. Its graduates are members of the Capilano University Alumni Association, a community of 100,000 alumni.