Who We Are

Applications for Admission to Fall 2024 at Simon Fraser University open October 1, 2023 

https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/apply.html


In the place where innovative education, cutting-edge research and community outreach intersect, you’ll find Simon Fraser University (SFU). Our vision? To be Canada’s leading engaged university. We engage with communities, organizations and partners using our institutional strengths—from our internationally recognized student co-op program, to our cutting-edge researchers, to some of the world’s best facilities in computing science, materials science, and clean energy.

Born in 1965 with a distinct Canadian west coast spirit, SFU has become Canada’s leading comprehensive university with vibrant campuses in British Columbia’s largest municipalities — Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey — and deep roots in partner communities throughout the province and around the world. We house 8 faculties, 84 research institutes and centres, and the pan-Canadian Compute Canada data centre site that hosts Cedar- one of the top 100 most powerful academic supercomputers in the world. But that’s not all, our international reach extends to 252 international institutional partnerships in 70+ countries to provide opportunities for our students to better inform both their local and global perspectives.

General Info General Info


Enrolment Total
35,000
Enrolment Details

Nearly 35,000 students enroll in courses annually at SFU.


Detailed Costs
Campus Locations

Burnaby

8888 University Drive,
Burnaby, BC

Surrey

250-13450 102 Avenue,
Surrey, BC

Vancouver

515 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC

Burnaby

8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC

Surrey

250-13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC

Vancouver

515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC

Nearby Highlights

Perched atop Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University’s original Arthur Erickson-designed campus now includes more than three dozen academic buildings and is flanked by UniverCity, a flourishing sustainable residential community.

Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus is a vibrant community hub located in the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Close to the Surrey Central transit station, the dramatic Bing Thom-designed campus is conveniently situated between Metro Vancouver and communities south of the Fraser River.

Described by the Vancouver Sun as the “intellectual heart of the city,” Simon Fraser University’s Vancouver campus transformed the landscape of urban education in downtown Vancouver. The campus is comprised of multiple facilities clustered in the core of one of the world’s most liveable cities.


Credentials Available
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master’s Degree / Graduate Credentials
  • Doctorate/PhD Degrees
  • Certificates: 1 Year or Less
  • Continuing Education

Programs Programs


Featured Programs

Sustainable Energy Engineering

SFU's new School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) is the first of its kind in Western Canada, providing an interdisciplinary learning environment that will prepare students to become global leaders in clean technology. As a SEE student, you will have access to brand new facilities in a state-of-the-art building at SFU’s Surrey campus. SEE combines courses from other disciplines including the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Environment and the Beedie School of Business to provide you with a unique and specific education on foundational engineering principles, design practices, current technologies, economics, and policies associated with the global cleantech sector. Through engaging learning environments, you will develop a multidisciplinary approach to solve problems, a skill that is in demand in the industry.

Faculty of Environment

Step into the Faculty of Environment and find more careers than you think.

Build more resilience by making our cities more equitable and sustainable.

More collaboration allows us to advance social justice, support communities and reconciliation.

Create more impact by using science to inform policy and management decisions.

More knowledge will allow you to influence more decisions that steer us to a more sustainable future.

The world needs us all to take on today's challenges and work for a better tomorrow.

Environment is more than you think.

School of Interactive Arts and Technology

A degree in Interactive Arts and Technology prepares students to play a leading role in the conception of new media and the design of inventive technologies. A SIAT education combines the science of human experience, the analysis of media and culture, the creation of original and experimental works of art, and the implementation of new technologies. Students bring these resources to bear on the most vital and innovative sectors of the economy, building the technologies and experiences that increasingly shape our lives. According to Maclean’s, SIAT offers the coolest courses at SFU! Two of these “cool courses” from SIAT include the Semester in Alternate Realities, where interdisciplinary teams solve real-world problems by exploring virtual reality; and IAT 333 – Interaction Design Methods, where students video conference with international human-computer interaction design experts.

Info on All Programs
Areas of Study Available
  • Business and Management
  • Computer and Information Systems
  • Engineering and Electronics
  • Health Related
  • Communications
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Sciences
  • Visual, Performing and Fine Arts

Study Abroad Opportunities

SFU offers:

Exchange– Spend one or two terms studying on an exchange term at one of SFU’s partner institutions while earning credit towards your degree. SFU has nearly 120 institutional partnerships in more than 40 countries/regions to choose from. You will pay for SFU tuition while on exchange, and can take courses taught in English at most institutions.

Virtual Exchange– Virtual Exchanges are a new, accessible way to internationalize your degree and your resume. You can gain credit towards your SFU degree by taking online classes at one of SFU’s exchange partner institutions, from the comfort of your own home, a cafe, or wherever you like.

Field School– A Field School can be described as an extended field trip, or an off-campus delivery of SFU courses for a group of 10 – 20 students. Most Field Schools are full term programs, directed by an SFU instructor, consisting of 9 to 12 units of selected courses and are offered in the Summer, Fall and Spring terms, with destinations varying from year to year.

Short Term Summer Programs– Short-Term Summer Programs are offered by 30+ of SFU’s exchange and study abroad partner institutions. You can earn between 3 – 12 units towards your SFU degree and programs range between 1 – 10 weeks in length. Many Short-Term Summer Programs include special social programming and field trips, so they can be a great way of getting to know a new city or country in a short period of time.

Study Abroad Info

Admissions Admissions


Basic Admissions Requirements

To apply for admission for Fall 2024, you must meet SFU’s general and program-specific requirements. General requirements include:

  • English Language Requirement
  • Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
  • A minimum of five approved Grade 12 courses, including English Studies 12 (min 70%) or equivalent

Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.

All courses, including those completed in-person or via online/distance education, must be 100% complete by June 30, 2024.

View Admission Requirements for Fall 2024.


IB and AP Credits

One full year of transfer credit (30 units) is granted for a completed IB Diploma. Transfer credit is awarded for all standard level and higher level subjects passed with a grade of 4 or higher.

For students in a partial IB program, transfer credit will be granted for higher level courses completed with a grade of 5 or higher. Transfer credit is not awarded for standard level courses. Transfer credit will be awarded for official AP exam results with a score of 4 or 5.

View IB Info

Transfer credit and/or advanced standing are granted to students who complete AP examinations in certain transferable subjects and achieve a score of 4 or 5.

View AP Info

English Proficiency Requirements

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

View the list of ways to meet the English Language Requirement 


Application Deadline

DEADLINES

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OPEN DATES

Admission for Application period
Fall (September) 2024 October 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024

Fall (September) 2024 March 1, 2023 – April 15, 2024

Summer (May) 2024 December 1, 2023 – January 15, 2024
Spring (January) 2024 August 1, 2023 – September 15, 2023
Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of $82.60 payable by credit card is required for each online application.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the EducationPlannerBC application service. Sign up for an EducationPlannerBC account or log-in here if you already have an account.


Financial Aid Financial Aid


Entrance Scholarships Deadline

Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (Application required)

Application Period for Fall 2024: October 5, 2023 – December 15, 2023

Supporting Documentation Deadline: January 31, 2024

Entrance Awards and Bursaries 

Application Period: November 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024

Supporting Documentation Deadline: April 30, 2024


Entrance Scholarships Info
Student Loan Info

Financial Aid Contact Email
Financial Aid Contact Phone

Residence Residence


Residence Options

Live the SFU student experience at Residence

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, living on campus might turn out to be one of the most memorable parts of your university experience.

Enjoy independent living away from home and join a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community of people from around the world. Create lasting friendships, explore your interests and develop your individuality in a safe and comfortable environment, as you engage and grow with other SFU residents. Be within walking-distance to your classes, supports and services, recreation and other amenities, part-time work opportunities, and fresh all-you-care-to-eat meals at the brand new Dining Commons!

SFU Residence and Housing is a living learning community made up of towers, traditional residence halls, studio style apartments and townhouses. Our vibrant, diverse and inclusive community welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world from both Simon Fraser University and Fraser International College. All rooms are private single rooms (i.e., no roommates) which means that you won’t have to share your room with anybody. Immerse yourself in the university life and academic experience.

The Towers residences are designed with undergraduate students in mind. Tower residents all have mandatory meal plans to ensure that they always have a meal. As an undergrad living in residences for the first time, being part of the Towers community of up to 727 students is an experience like no other. Co-ed, single-gender and quiet living floors available and accessible rooms are available on each floor. Each room is single-occupancy only (ie. no roommates) with WiFi Internet. Learn more about The Towers.

Shell House has single-occupancy only (i.e., no roommates, private), all floors are co-ed and quiet living floors are available. Common areas (i.e., washroom, lounges, kitchen, laundry) are shared spaces for all residents living in Shell House. Explore what Shell House has to offer.

McTaggart-Cowan Hall is a traditional-style, private single room residence for undergraduate students. At the heart of McTaggart is an engaged community. All McTaggart-Cowan residents share common spaces such as: washroom, kitchen, lounges and laundry. More information can be found here.

Townhouses living is like creating your own small family. Live with other housemates and experience what Townhouses has to offer, including communal outdoor living space, summer picnics and more. Townhouses are four-bedroom, private single room residence that are primarily made up of third and fourth year undergraduate students. All Townhouse residents share common spaces such as: washroom (2 per townhouse), kitchen, living room, and laundry (located across the complex, not in the townhouse). Check out Townhouses.

Total Average Residence Cost
$6,530 per term (for The North Towers, includes meal plan)
Residence Cost Details

UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENCE FEES

Building Cost/term Meal Membership
North Towers $3,360 $3,170
East/West Towers $3,920 $3,170
Courtyard Residence $3,920 $3,170
Shell house $3,352 optional
McTaggart Cowan Hall $3,352 optional
Townhouses $3,620 optional

*Meal membership is required and cost is subject to change.

More information on SFU residence fees can be found here.


Residence Application Deadline

For fall semester, applications open October 1 and offers begin in February.

How to Apply

There is no official deadline to apply to Residence, but rooms do fill up quickly. Spaces are offered-first-come-first served so please aim to apply early. When you apply to SFU Residences and pay your $50 application fee, you are automatically added to the housing queue. Offers are made on an ongoing basis to all admitted students based on your application complete date. Once we have the majority of our spaces accepted, the wait list will be available on your housing portal and you can see your place on the wait list.


Residence Contact Email
Residence Contact Phone

Accessibility Supports & Services Accessibility Supports & Services


Accessibility Supports & Services Info

Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL):

What we do

  • Provide disability related information, support and counselling to the SFU community and campus visitors
  • Review eligible students’ disability documentation and recommend reasonable academic accommodations to offset the effects of their disability on academic life
  • Act as liaison between students and faculty in the implementation of disability-related services and accommodations
  • Facilitate student growth, independence and leadership skills
  • Advocate on issues related to diversity, educational equity and academic achievement

Who should visit CAL

  • Students with a documented or suspected disability
  • Students looking for volunteer opportunities, like note-taking assistance
  • Anyone with questions about equal educational opportunities at SFU
  • Faculty members teaching students with disabilities
  • Faculty members who suspect a student may have a disability
  • Visitors to any SFU campus who require information on physical access or other disability-related issues

 

STEPS Forward – the BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education:

STEPS Forward’s BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (BC-IPSE) provides inclusion support for students with developmental disabilities to access post-secondary education.

Students are supported to enroll at the university or college of their choice, pursue studies and engage in student life in the same classes and places as any other student. Over 4 years, students take a variety courses with a focus in a specific field of studies.

These studies are recognized by the college or university with a Certificate of Completion awarded to students at Convocation alongside students earning a BA in the same field of studies.

Find more information here:

https://www.bc-ipse.org/

More Accessibility Info

Indigenous Student Supports & Services Indigenous Student Supports & Services


Indigenous Student Supports & Services Info

PATHWAYS TO SFU:

GENERAL ADMISSIONS

All SFU applicants are required to meet university general admission and degree-specific admission requirements. The majority of Indigenous applicants are admitted based on these general admission requirements.

ABORIGINAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION POLICY

Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission Policy (AUAP) takes into consideration an applicant’s educational history, cultural knowledge, work experience, educational goals, and other achievements.

INDIGENOUS UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAM 

The Indigenous University Preparation Program (IUPP) at Simon Fraser University helps you pave the way for a successful transition to undergraduate studies.

INDIGENOUS LANGARA PATHWAY

The SFU-Langara Indigenous Transfer Pathway is a collaboration between SFU and Langara College that offers support for Indigenous students currently attending Langara.

NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN CRIMINOLOGY

An Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology is awarded to recognize the successful completion of 60 credits or the equivalent of two years of full-time study. Upon completion, students can then transfer directly to SFU’s Criminology program to complete the final two years of a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

NATIVE EDUCATION COLLEGE 

INDIGENOUS JUSTICE STUDIES CERTIFICATE

In this 11-month Certificate program, learners prepare for an exciting career in the justice sector by increasing their knowledge about the structures and processes in the Canadian justice system. The Indigenous Justice Studies Certificate is transferable to SFU with 25 credits.

NATIVE EDUCATION COLLEGE

INDIGENOUS LAND STEWARDSHIP CERTIFICATE

The Indigenous Land Stewardship (ILS) program offers students career preparation in land and resource management as well as a gateway to higher education. This one-year certificate program consists of ten courses rooted in Indigenous knowledge of land. community, and ecology. The ILS credits can be counted towards degrees at SFU.

FINANCIAL AID & AWARDS:

ENTRANCE AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES

Indigenous students qualify and are encouraged to apply for all major entrance awards, scholarships, bursaries, and other funding. You can find out more about the variety of funding options and connect with a financial aid advisor on the Financial Aid & Awards page.

INDIGENOUS STUDENT ENTRANCE AWARD

The SFU Indigenous Student Entrance Award is offered to Canadian Indigenous students entering Simon Fraser University from a Canadian secondary school or BC college/university program. Applicant will have demonstrated involvement within the Indigenous community through service and/or cultural contribution.

QUESTIONS?

Contact indigenous_students@sfu.ca

More Indigenous Student Info

International Students International Students


International Student Info

SFU welcomes scholars from around the world. In addition to the comprehensive programs and services offered through Student Services and the Student Learning Commons, we offer specialized support to International students and other students from international pathways through the International Services for Students (ISS) office.

English Language Requirement

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

View the list of ways to meet the English Language Requirement 

More International Student Info

International Students Contact Email
International Students Contact Phone