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Why Choose Simon Fraser University & Fraser International College?
Canada's #1 Comprehensive University
SFU has topped the Maclean's comprehensive university rankings in 17 of the last 18 years. Maclean's scores institutions on student awards, research grants, operating budget and library resources - and SFU leads on all of them.
One of Canada's Largest Co-op Programmes
Co-op at SFU started in 1975 in Computing Science and has expanded to cover 54 undergraduate and 10 graduate programmes. Around 4,000 paid work terms happen every year across business, computing, engineering, sciences, health, environment and the arts. Students graduate with real work experience on their CV and employer networks already established
Top-35 in the World for Sustainability and Impact
The THE Impact Rankings place SFU 35th globally in 2025 for performance against the UN Sustainable Development Goals. SFU is 11th in the world for Sustainable Cities and Communities and 25th for Climate Action. For students in environment, engineering, health or policy, this reflects the depth of real research behind the teaching.
Metro Vancouver Access from a Green Mountain Campus
The Burnaby campus sits on Burnaby Mountain with a self-contained community feel — residences, libraries, recreation facilities and the new 10,311 square metre Student Union Building - while remaining a SkyTrain or shuttle bus away from downtown Vancouver, Surrey and the wider Metro Vancouver job market.
Three Intakes Per Year With a Guaranteed Pathway
For students who are not yet ready for direct SFU entry, Fraser International College on the Burnaby campus accepts students in January, May and September with lower English thresholds than SFU direct. Students who meet the required grades in FIC's International Year One progress guaranteed into SFU's second year without reapplying.
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Campus Locations
Burnaby (Main)
Self-contained campus on Burnaby Mountain; W.A.C. Bennett Library, Lorne Davies Recreation Complex (fitness, aquatics, climbing), Student Union Building (five floors, 10,311 m²), campus residences and food outlets
Surrey and Vancouver
Urban campuses hosting specific programmes including Mechatronics Systems Engineering (Surrey) and professional/graduate programmes at Vancouver's Harbour Centre and Belzberg Library
Student Union Building
Opened 2020; five levels of student-managed space including clubs centre, games lounge, nap rooms and event spaces; built to LEED Gold standards
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Course Highlights
FIC Pathway Programmes - 2025/26 Fees
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Total Fees (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Foundation (UTP Stage I) |
Foundation (non-degree) |
2 terms |
$27,852 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Extended Foundation (UTP Stage I) |
Foundation (non-degree) |
3 terms |
$41,778 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
International Year One (UTP Stage II) |
Year 1 equivalent (30 credits) |
3 terms |
$37,655 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Extended International Year One |
Year 1 + Foundation |
4 terms |
$51,581 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Associate of Arts Degree |
Associate degree (60 credits) |
2 years |
$37,655 per year |
Jan, May, Sep |
FIC Pathway Programmes - 2026/27 Fees
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Total Fees (CAD) |
Intakes |
|
Foundation (UTP Stage I) |
Foundation (non-degree) |
2 terms |
$28,967 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Extended Foundation (UTP Stage I) |
Foundation (non-degree) |
3 terms |
$43,450.50 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
International Year One (UTP Stage II) |
Year 1 equivalent (30 credits) |
3 terms |
$39,162 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Extended International Year One |
Year 1 + Foundation |
4 terms |
$53,645.50 |
Jan, May, Sep |
|
Associate of Arts Degree |
Associate degree (60 credits) |
2 years |
$39,162 per year |
Jan, May, Sep |
FIC Language and Academic Support (Added to Main Programme Fee)
|
Programme |
Credential |
Duration |
Fee (CAD) |
Notes |
|
Integrated Term (AES) |
Academic English Support |
1 term |
$7,625 (2025/26) / $7,930 (2026/27) |
Combined with UTP Stage I or II; lower English entry threshold |
|
Cornerstone Term (AEP) |
English preparation |
1 term |
$10,819 (2025/26) / $11,252 (2026/27) |
For students with IELTS 5.0; English-heavy first term |
|
Academic Literacy Course |
Non-credit support |
1 term |
$1,882.75 (2025/26) / $1,958.10 (2026/27) |
Academic reading and writing; added to UTP II fee |
|
Engineering Skills Foundation (ENF100) |
Non-credit support |
1 term |
$6,963 (2025/26) |
Pre-calculus and applied maths for engineering pathways |
SFU Direct Entry - Typical Annual Costs (2025/26, Per Term)
|
Cost Category |
International UG (per term) |
International Graduate Research (per term) |
|
Tuition (5 courses / 15 units or full-time research) |
$18,215 |
$2,150 |
|
Supplementary fees (U-Pass, athletics, services) |
$506 |
$421 |
|
Books and supplies |
$1,020 |
$1,020 |
|
Residence (North Towers / Hamilton Hall single) |
$3,636 |
$4,452 |
|
Health and Dental (student plan) |
$365 |
$581 |
|
BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) |
$300 |
$300 |
|
Residence meal plan |
$3,549 |
$3,549 |
|
Total per 4-month term |
$27,591 |
$12,473 |
|
Approximate annual (2 terms) |
~$55,182 |
~$24,946 |
Popular Study Areas
Business Administration (BBA)
Computing Science (BSc)
Engineering Science
Environment (BA/BSc/BEnv)
Health Sciences (BA/BSc)
Science (BSc)
Arts and Social Sciences (BA)
Entry Requirements
FIC Foundation (UTP Stage I) - Direct Entry:
- Academic: Completion of secondary school (12 years); country-specific grade requirements apply
- English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (Reading and Writing ≥6.0; Speaking and Listening ≥5.5) | TOEFL iBT 78 (Reading and Writing ≥18) | PTE Academic 58 (each skill ≥58) | CAEL 60 (R&W ≥60) | Duolingo 110
FIC - Integrated Entry (with Academic English Support Term):
- English: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5) | TOEFL iBT 59 (R/W ≥15) | PTE 50 (R&W ≥50; L/S ≥43) | Duolingo 95
FIC - Cornerstone Entry (English Preparation Term):
- English: IELTS 5.0 (no band below 4.0) | TOEFL iBT 45 (R/W ≥10) | Duolingo 80
SFU - Undergraduate Direct Entry:
- Academic: Grade XII or equivalent meeting SFU's country-specific admission index; programme prerequisites apply (e.g., senior mathematics for BBA and Engineering; biology/chemistry for Health Sciences)
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0) | TOEFL iBT 88 (minimum 20 per section; MyBest not accepted) | PTE Academic 65 (each skill ≥60) | CAEL 70 (no band below 60) | Cambridge B2/C1: 176 (no part below 169) | Duolingo 125 (only where no other test available in your country)
- Application fee: C$130; admission deposit C$5,000 (credited toward first-term tuition)
SFU - Graduate:
- Academic: Four-year bachelor's degree with at least B+ equivalent GPA; programme-specific prerequisites, references, CV and statement of intent required
- English: TOEFL iBT 90 (minimum 20 per component) | Duolingo 125 (minimum 105 per section; accepted through Fall 2026 admissions) | many programmes require higher scores (e.g., IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL 102 with 25 per component for International Studies)
Alternative English tests accepted:
TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAEL, Duolingo, Cambridge English (B2 First / C1 Advanced). School-based completion pathways (e.g., three years Canadian secondary with 70% in senior English; IB English A) also accepted for SFU undergraduate entry — confirm at time of application.
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Scholarships at Simon Fraser University & Fraser International College
International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (IEES)
International students entering SFU directly from secondary school into a Fall term; minimum 90% admission average or 31 IB points in required courses; enrolling in a priority programme; minimum 12 SFU standard graded units in first term
FIC Scholarships
New FIC students; application form required
In-Course Awards and Bursaries (SFU)
Graduate research and teaching assistantships; determined by faculty and supervisor
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Student Support Services
ISS
Study permit guidance, work eligibility, orientation, cultural support
Health & Counselling
Free confidential sessions (3–4 typical), crisis support, My SSP app
Career Services
Co-op support, work-study jobs, international co-op, résumé and cover letter help
Medical Insurance
guard.me (first term), then BC MSP; FIC uses Guard.me plans
Campus Life
100+ clubs (SFSS), recreation complex, student union building and facilities
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