Simon Fraser University Admission Requirements 2027

Simon Fraser University, based in Burnaby, British Columbia, applies through the shared EducationPlannerBC service and sets a Fall 2027 deadline of 31 January 2027. Tuition is billed per unit; a standard 30-unit year costs roughly CAD 37,900 in the basic rate group and up to about CAD 44,800 in the Beedie School of Business premium rate.

Requirements

Bachelor

Admission is based on grades in required senior secondary courses for the chosen program; specific prerequisites vary by faculty. There is no single published minimum average across all programs.

Graduate

Set by the individual graduate program; applicants should confirm requirements, references and, for research programs, a supervisor, on the specific program's page.

Documents

Official transcripts in required senior secondary subjects; English proficiency test results unless exempt; the non-refundable application fee, paid through EducationPlannerBC.

How to apply

Confirm your program's required courses and English test minimum.
Apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay the application fee (CAD 130 for international applicants).
Arrange transcripts and English test scores to reach SFU.
Track your application and respond to document requests through SFU's applicant portal.
Accept an offer of admission once received.
Apply for a study permit.

English test waiver

TOEFL iBT scores from tests taken on or after 21 January 2026 use a new 1 to 6 scale; SFU's minimum on that scale is 4.5 overall, no part lower than 4.0.