Established in 1965 on B.C.’s scenic west coast, Simon Fraser University is Canada’s most community-engaged research university, with three thriving urban campuses. SFU consistently ranks among Canada’s top comprehensive universities and pioneered an open, inclusive approach to higher education that fuels learning, discovery, community outreach and global connectedness.
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY offers a vast array of programs across eight faculties: Applied Sciences; Arts and Social Sciences; Business; Communication, Art and Technology; Education; Environment; Health Sciences; and Science. In addition, SFU offers students a range of experiential opportunities such as work-integrated learning, international field schools and exchanges, and the innovative Undergraduate Semester in Dialogue focusing on social and civic issues.
The original campus, designed by renowned Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey, now includes more than 36 academic buildings as well as the Trottier Observatory and the new Compute Canada facility containing Cedar, one of four new Canadian supercomputing and data centres. SFU is adjacent to UniverCity, a multi-award winning sustainable residential community atop Burnaby Mountain.In 1989, SFU opened its Harbour Centre campus in the heart of Vancouver’s financial district. The campus now includes the Segal Graduate School of Business, the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. The Surrey campus, designed by famed architect Bing Thom and opened in 2002, continues to grow and is helping to revitalize Surrey’s downtown core.
SFU is the first Canadian member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the world’s largest college sports association.
STUDENT ENROLMENT
Full-time (undergraduates)
12,940
Full-time (graduates)
3,890
Part-time (undergraduates)
12,400
Part-time (graduates)
980
TUITION FEES
CANADIAN STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$5,537
Graduate tuition fees:
$3,669
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Undergraduate tuition fees:
$22,928 – $24,250
Graduate tuition fees:
$3,669
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
A – Z programs
Majors
You can apply to these directly on the application for admission.
- Actuarial Science
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Archaeology
- Art, Performance and Cinema Studies
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Biological Physics
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Physiology
- Business
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Communication
- Computing Science
- Criminology
- Dance
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Engineering Science
- English
- Environmental Science
- Film
- First Nations Studies
- French
- French Cohort Program
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
- General Studies in Education
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Geography – Environmental Specialty
- Global Environmental Systems
- Health Sciences
- History
- Humanities
- Interactive Arts and Technology
- International Studies
- Kinesiology
- Labour Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematical Physics
- Mathematics
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Music
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physical Geography
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Resource and Environmental Management
- Sociology
- Software Systems
- Statistics
- Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Theatre
- Visual Art
- World Literature
Faculties
Campus
As an SFU student, you are free to take courses at any of our campuses. When enrolling in courses, be sure to check the campus location and ensure you take travel time into consideration if necessary.
For some programs, courses are offered primarily at a campus other than the main Burnaby campus.
Your First Year
Our Surrey campus is a great place to begin your SFU career: more access to your professors, more one-on-one support, more connections with fellow students … read more >
Joint Majors
Combine two interests with a joint major. You will normally apply to one program and discuss the joint major with a faculty advisor after admission.
- Anthropology and Communication
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Archaeology and First Nations Studies
- Business and Communication
- Business and Economics
- Business and Geography
- Business and Psychology
- Chemistry and Earth Sciences
- Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology
- Computing Science and Linguistics
- Computing/Mathematics
- English and Communication
- Information Systems in Business Administration and Computing Science
- Interactive Arts and Technology and Business (BA/BBA)
- Interactive Arts and Technology and Business (BSc)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Business Administration
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Computing Science
- Sociology and Communication
- Sustainable Business
Minors
You can add a minor to any major program.
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art, Performance and Cinema Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Physiology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Communication
- Computer and Electronics Design
- Computing Science
- Counselling and Human Development
- Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Development and Sustainability
- Dialogue
- Early Learning
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Toxicology
- Film
- Fine and Performing Arts
- First Nations Studies
- French
- French Education
- Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
- Geography
- Gerontology
- History
- Humanities
- Interactive Arts and Technology
- International Studies
- Kinesiology
- Labour Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Learning and Developmental Disabilities
- Legal Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Nuclear Science
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Geography
- Physics
- Police Studies
- Political Science
- Print and Digital Publishing
- Psychology
- Resource and Environmental Management
- Secondary Mathematics Education
- Secondary Teaching
- Social Justice in Education
- Sociology
- World Literature
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Source: Statistics Canada. Fees for general programs in arts and humanities (2017-18).
Note: In addition to tuition fees, universities generally charge fees for goods and services supplied to students. This includes areas such as student associations, sports and health. These additional fees vary widely per university and per student and can run from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. Check with the university for details.