Simon Fraser University is a public research university in Metro Vancouver, with campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver and Surrey. It is best known for computing science, business, communication and criminology, and for co-op programmes in most degrees. Choose it for a Vancouver-area degree with paid work terms built in.
Burnaby, Canada
Official website: sfu.ca
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No. 1 for over a decade (Maclean's)
AACSB and EQUIS accredited
One of the largest co-op programmes in Canada
CA$20,000 – CA$38,000
International students, undergraduate and master's programmes
CA$18,000 – CA$24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on sfu.ca before you apply.
Master of Science in Computing Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
Professional Master's in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
MBA (Beedie School of Business)
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
MEng Engineering Science
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
Master of Digital Media
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 93
BSc Computing Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Ranked Canada's top comprehensive university by Maclean's for more than a decade.
Co-op programme — over 10,000 paid work terms a year across most degrees.
Burnaby Mountain campus — a modernist hilltop site designed by architect Arthur Erickson.
Beedie School of Business — dual-accredited, with a top-ranked MBA in Vancouver's downtown.
Computing graduates join Amazon, Microsoft, SAP, Electronic Arts and Vancouver's game and software studios.
Graduates can work anywhere in Canada for up to three years on a post-graduation work permit.
Co-op students often convert work terms into offers at firms such as Telus, Lululemon and Hootsuite.
Beedie MBA graduates move into tech, consulting and finance roles across British Columbia.
Undergrad
31 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Varies by programme
Undergrad
30 Sep 2026
Postgrad
Varies by programme
The main campus sits on top of Burnaby Mountain with views of the mountains and inlet, linked to the city by frequent buses; the Vancouver and Surrey campuses sit beside SkyTrain stations.
Vancouver is a mild, outdoors-focused city with beaches, ski hills and a big tech sector, but it is Canada's most expensive place to rent. Burnaby and Surrey are cheaper than downtown.
Letter of acceptance from SFU
Provincial attestation letter, if required
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
For September 2027 undergraduate entry, applications close on 31 January 2027, with documents due by mid-February; January 2027 entry closes 30 September 2026. Graduate deadlines vary: computing science closes around 1 December for fall, and professional master's programmes have their own rounds.
Undergraduates can start in September, January or May, with September the main intake. Many master's programmes, including computing science and engineering, also admit for January, while the Beedie MBA and digital media are September only. Check your programme's page to confirm.
You need a Canadian study permit. After you accept your offer, SFU issues a letter of acceptance and, where required, a provincial attestation letter. You then apply online to IRCC with proof of funds and give biometrics. Allow three to four months for processing.
Computing science, the professional master's in computer science, the Beedie MBA, engineering science and digital media attract the most international applicants. Master's entry needs a four-year bachelor's degree with a B+ average (around 70-75% for Indian degrees), TOEFL 93 or IELTS 7.0. The MBA requires the GMAT or GRE.
Yes. International undergraduates are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on their admission average, and the International Excellence Awards give higher amounts to top applicants who apply by the scholarship deadline. Research master's students usually receive funding from their department or supervisor. Check the financial aid pages for details.
