About Simon Fraser University

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Simon Fraser University (SFU), a public research university with campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver, was founded in 1965 and has grown to become one of the country's top comprehensive institutions. The university, which is situated in Canada on the west coast of British Columbia, bears the name of a pioneering explorer. On September 9, 1965, SFU opened for business with 2,500 employees. It is also the first recognised Canadian university in the United States.

SFU is a part of numerous illustrious organisations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the International Association of Universities, and the Universities of Canada. The university, which is frequently referred to as Canada's most community-engaged research institution, currently has three campuses, 30,000 undergraduate students, 5,700 graduate and postdoctoral fellows, over 160,000 alumni, and about 1,000 faculty members on tenure-track. 32 percent of graduate students and 21 percent of undergraduate students respectively are international students.

One of the top teaching and research universities in the world, SFU has grown over time. The Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of 100 international institutions under 50 has consistently put it among Canada's best comprehensive universities, while Maclean's magazine has consistently recognised it as Canada's top university for five years in a row (2015–2019). SFU's standing in THE's global university rankings has also increased, moving from 251-300 in the previous four years to 201-250 for 2022. SFU was placed eighth in Canada by THE in 2023, compared to thirteenth place by QS.

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, Beedie School of Business, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Applied Sciences are all housed at Simon Fraser University, an open research university. Students can select from a wide range of courses offered under each faculty. More than 300 courses and 27 certificate and diploma programmes are available at SFU.

The Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Campus, which is also the main campus, is located atop Burnaby Mountain and was created by renowned Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey. The Burnaby Campus, which has over thirty academic buildings, is bordered by UniverCity, a thriving sustainable neighbourhood. By using the University's numerous sports and recreation facilities, students can improve their dorm experience.

The university has a distinguished alumni list. Tery Fox is the university's most well-liked alum. In an effort to raise cancer awareness, an 18-year-old teenager who was recently diagnosed with bone cancer completed a marathon across Canada. Other famous alumni include Ed Hill, a stand-up comedian, Carol Huynh, an Olympic gold medalist, and Ghana's vice president Mahamudu Bawumia.

SFU Rankings

• #301-400 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2021
• #298 World University Ranking - QS 2022
• #201-250 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
• #313 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

Why Simon Fraser University?

• Ranked 197th out of top foreign universities.
• The top comprehensive university in Canada.
• Has achieved academic distinction for more than a century.
• By Academic Ranking of World Universities - 2012, ranked eighth among Canadian universities.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure.
• The only university outside of America.
• Ranked 244th in the world by QS.

Simon Fraser University Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses)	1 year	CAD 16076
MBA (4 Courses)	12 Month - 1 Year	CAD 32400 - CAD 54000
Engineering (7 Courses)	2 Year - 5 Year	CAD 9908 - CAD 22044
Science (7 Courses)	16 Month - 4 Year	CAD 7622 - CAD 22044
Arts (3 Courses)	2 year	CAD 5400 - CAD 5614
Media Films (1 Courses)	16 month	CAD 51480
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses)	1 year	CAD 5505
Management (3 Courses)	16 Month - 4 Year	CAD 24250 - CAD 42700

Simon Fraser University UG Admissions

Application Portal: Online 
Application Fees: 81 CAD
Admission Requirements: 

• Official transcripts 
• Resume
• Standardized tests in Canada
• Passport
• Letter of Recommendation
• English Language Proficiency Scores
  • IELTS- 7
  • TOEFL iBT- 93

Simon Fraser University PG Admissions

Application Portal: Online 
Application Fee: 90 CAD
Admission Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 3.33 GPA in the final year of Bachelor’s degree.
• Statement of Purpose
• Academic References or letters.
• GMAT/GRE
• Letters of Recommendation
• Resume
• Work Experience
• English Language Proficiency Scores
  • IELTS- 7
  • TOEFL iBT- 93

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in English speaking, writing, reading, and listening because English is the language of teaching at Simon Fraser University.

The methods for proving English language proficiency are listed below. Any one of these might be chosen by the students to showcase their English proficiency.

completion of the final four years of full-time secondary school in English with a senior-level English grade of at least 70%.
IB Diploma Program completion with a minimum grade of 3.
Passing any of the Language Proficiency examinations with satisfactory results:

Name of Test	Requirement
IELTS	7
TOEFL ibt	93
TOEFL PBT	580
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language)	Overall 70 with no sections less than 60
PTE Academic	Overall score of 65 with a minimum of 60 in each section
*Duolingo English Test	Overall score of 125 or better

Simon Fraser University Higlight

Year of establishment	1965
Also Known As	SFU
Total International Students	4030
Endowments Value	Canadian Dollar 538 million
No.of Campuses	3
Yearly Hostel & Meals Expense	18966 CAD

Estimated costs for International Students 

These expenses per term (four months) are estimates in Canadian dollars and will change based on the number of courses taken, the study plan chosen, and other personal and individual factors. Estimated values are not legally binding on Simon Fraser University Student Services or the organisation as a whole.

Simon Fraser University Undergraduate

Expense type	2022/23 per term costs
Tuition (5 courses)	$15,887
Supplementary fees	$475
Books and supplies	$960
Residence	$3,292
Student Society Health and Dental plan	$268
BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance)	$300
Residence meal plan	$2,645
Total/term:	$23,827

Simon Fraser University Graduate

Expense type	2022/23 per term costs
Tuition (full-time research term)	$2,026
Supplementary fees	$398
Books and supplies	$960
Residence	$3,992
Student Society Health and Dental plan	$465
BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance)	$300
Residence meal plan	$2,645
Total/term:	$10,786

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal