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    Simon Fraser University

    university
    Burnaby, British Columbia, 🇨🇦 CanadaFounded 1965
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    About Simon Fraser University

    Simon Fraser University opened in 1965, named after explorer Simon Fraser. Designed by Arthur Erickson, its stunning Brutalist mountaintop campus has been featured in numerous films and TV shows.

    Best known for

    • Three-semester system (year-round study)
    • Beedie School of Business
    • Brutalist architecture
    • Co-op programs
    • Research excellence

    Type

    university

    Founded

    1965

    Total students

    Not verified

    Indian students

    Not verified

    Burnaby Mountain campus
    Surrey campus
    Vancouver campus
    300+ clubs

    Popular Programs

    Computing Science
    Business (Beedie)
    Criminology
    Engineering
    Communication
    Kinesiology

    Full program list: official website.

    Admission for Indian Students

    1

    Apply directly online

    2

    Submit transcripts

    3

    IELTS/TOEFL required

    4

    Some programs need supplementary materials

    IELTS

    6.5 (min 6.0 each)

    TOEFL

    88

    GPA / Marks

    80%+ (Indian boards)

    Source not verified — always confirm details on the institution's official admissions page before applying.

    Tuition

    Official figure unavailable

    International tuition

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    See official tuition fees

    Tuition varies by program and year. Always confirm the fee for your program on the official fee schedule.

    Scholarships

    • SFU International Entrance Scholarship ($5,000–$10,000)
    • Provost Entrance Award

    Eligibility and amounts change each year — check the university's awards office before applying.

    Intakes & Deadlines

    Intakes

    Fall (September)
    Spring (January)
    Summer (May)

    Application deadline

    January 31 (Fall), September 15 (Spring)

    Application fee

    CAD $75

    Deadlines are indicative and differ by program — confirm on the official admissions page.

    Cost of Living in Burnaby

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    Official minimum living funds for your visa: IRCC — proof of financial support

    Student Life

    Live activity from Indian students at Simon Fraser University.

    Source not verified — check the official website