BCCAT Education Planner

Overview

Simon Fraser University is the second largest university in BC. Its main campus is on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby.  Simon Fraser University also has two additional campuses - The Harbour Centre Campus in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey Campus in the Fraser Valley.  Each of these campuses offers easier access for individuals working or living in Vancouver's downtown core or in the Fraser Valley. SFU offers a wide range of studies in, for example: Arts, Sciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Kinesiology, Education, Business, Engineering and Computer Science. Its newest additions include Interative Arts and Technology programs.

FACILITY/SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: The Burnaby Campus houses student residences, a pool and two gyms, an art gallery and theatre and a student-operated radio station. The Harbour Centre and Surrey Campuses are directly on the Sky Train route. Services for students include: intramural sports and fitness programs; computer labs, a full range of health, personal and career counselling services; child care services; a (free) legal advice clinic; an ecumenical chaplaincy; a student employment centre; and a Student Society-operated pub and coffee house. 
 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

Beyond program admission requirements, you should also be aware of the following general admission requirements for SFU. These requirements include:

• English Language and Literacy Admission Requirements
• Writing Intensive Course Degree Requirement
• Quantitative and Analytical Skills Requirements

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

BC Secondary School graduates who wish to be considered for admission to SFU must meet both general requirements and program-specific requirements.

Admission requirements are available for BC Secondary School graduates by using the BC or YK tab

Out-of-Province

BC Transfer Student

You can be considered for admission as a BC Transfer Student if you have completed between 24 to 60 credits of course work.

SFU provides information for students transfer from BC colleges, other universities, and institutions of applied arts and technology.   For complete details click on the College/University transfer tab.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

You can be considered for admission as an Out-of-Province Transfer Student if you have completed between 24 to 60 credits of course work.

For complete details click on the College/University transfer tab. You may then select the Canadian colleges or Canadian universities or Visiting student sub-tabs.

If you wish to transfer from an Institute of Technology or College of Applied Arts & Technology you will want to choose the Institute/Technology schools sub-tab.

Mature Student

You may be given consideration as a mature student if you are at least 23 years old, are a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident, and have attempted less than 24 units of transferable course work.

For complete details on mature student admission click on the Special/Other tab and scroll down to the "Mature students' heading.

International Student

International applicants may be admitted from secondary school, a college, or a university, or applicants may already hold a university degree.

For complete details on International student admission, click the International High School tab or the International College or University tab.

You may then choose a sub-tab from the following:

• Africa
• Americas
• Asia
• Europe
• Middle East
• Oceania

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

For information on other student admission categories click on the Special/Other tab.

This category includes information on the following:

• Graduate Students
• Students with Disabilities
• Readmission/Reactivation
• Diverse Qualifications
• Mature Students
• Degree Holders
• Senior Citizen Applicants
• Adult Graduation Diploma
• English Bridge Program
• Early Entry
• Irregular Admission (Faculty of Education)
• Concurrent Studies
• Calculus Examination Certificate
• Independent Schools

How To Apply

For step-by-step application advice to SFU please click here.