Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, Canada · Research

Innovative university known for co-op programs and interdisciplinary research.

Admissions Data — Simon Fraser University

Acceptance Rate61% (Accessible)
Admission Average83-89%
Regular DecisionFeb 1
Application Fee$102
Average Financial Aid$4,000
Need-Blind AdmissionsNo
Total Enrollment37,000 students
International Students25%
International TuitionCAD $26000
LocationBurnaby, Canada
Founded1965
TypeResearch
QS World Rank#285
THE World Rank#351
US News Rank#CA12
Research OutputVery Good

Notable Strengths

Scholarships: SFU International Scholarship up to CAD $7500.

Applying to Simon Fraser University as an International Student

Simon Fraser University typically requires an admission average of 83-89% (percentage marks). Canadian universities use percentage averages, not the US 4.0 GPA scale.

With an acceptance rate of 61%, Simon Fraser University is a accessible institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

The Regular Decision deadline is Feb 1. Use AdmissionsPedia's free Deadline Tracker to manage your complete application calendar.

International student tuition at Simon Fraser University is CAD $26000 per year.

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