Please note:
To view the Fall 2024 Academic Calendar, go to www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2024/fall.html.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees
Simon Fraser University assesses undergraduate tuition fees in accordance with a schedule of fees based primarily on the number of units in which the student enrols. Various special fees may be assessed by the university in certain circumstances or for specific purposes. All fees are subject to change, subject to provincial legislation and the Board of Governors' approval.
The following are fees mandated by the Senate.
- Tuition
- Supplementary Fees
- Special Fees
- Basic Medical Insurance
- Extended Health and Dental Benefits
- Mandatory Supplementary Course Fees
- Payment of Fees
- Outstanding Accounts
- Cancellation of Enrollment
- Refunds
- Overdue Accounts and Dishonoured Payments
- Graduation Fee and Award of Certificate or Diploma Fee
- Tuition Fee Appeals
- Tuition Tax Forms T2202A, T2202 and T4A
Normal and Course Challenge |
$212.04 |
Co-operative Education |
$895.88 (per term) |
200/300/400 division courses in the Beedie School of Business |
$282.72 (premium - per unit) |
200/300/400 division course in the School of Engineering Science, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, and School of Sustainable Energy Engineering |
$233.24 (premium - per unit) |
200/300/400 division courses in the School of Computing Science |
$222.64 (premium - per unit) |
Audit fees per unit are one-half the applicable fee. |
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Normal and Course Challenge |
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for students who entered in 2016/2017 or earlier |
$1,005.71 (basic - per unit) |
for students who entered in 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 |
$1,145.58 (basic - per unit) |
| for students who entered in 2024/2025 or later | $1,167.61 (basic - per unit) |
Co-operative Education |
$895.88 |
200/300/400 division courses in the Beedie School of Business |
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for students who entered in 2016/2017 or earlier |
$1,109.10 |
for students who entered in 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 |
$1,353.53 |
| for students who entered in 2024/2025 or later | $1,379.56 (premium - per unit) |
200/300/400 division course in the School of Engineering Science, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, and School of Sustainable Energy Engineering |
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for students who entered in 2016/2017 or earlier |
$1,036.62 |
for students who entered in 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 |
$1,222.96 |
| for students who entered in 2024/2025 or later | $1,246.48 (premium - per unit) |
200/300/400 division courses in the School of Computing Science |
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for students who entered in 2016/2017 or earlier |
$1,021.07 |
for students who entered in 2017/2018 to 2023/2024 |
$1,204.61 |
| for students who entered in 2024/2025 or later | $1,227.78 (premium - per unit) |
| Audit fees per unit are one-half the applicable fee. | |
| Student Services Fee | Recreation- Athletics Fee |
Total | |
| Three or fewer units | $52.01 (per term) |
$43.33 (per term) |
$95.34 |
| Four or more units | $52.01 (per term) |
$86.64 (per term) |
$138.65 |
| Any combination of Co-operative Education work term and one (1) 3 unit course | $52.01 (per term) |
$43.33 (per term) |
$95.34 |
| Co-operative Education | $52.01 | no charge | $52.01 |
The Student Services fee (SSF) and Recreation-Athletics fee (RAF) are assessed to all students enrolled in for-credit courses. Students who are on leave do not pay the Student Services fee. Students who are on leave or are enrolled only in audit courses, designated 'off-campus' courses, and/or distance education courses, do not pay the Recreation-Athletics fee.
A student activity fee, determined by the Simon Fraser Student Society, is collected from all students enrolled in credit courses and co-op courses with the exception of students completing courses for audit purposes only. Effective Spring 2023, students admitted to the Steps Forward program will pay this fee.
Student Activity Fee – payable by all students* |
$176.05 |
*designated ‘off-campus’ courses only |
$88.05 |
*three or fewer units |
$88.05 |
Co-operative Education only |
$88.05 |
*persons aged 60 or more and who are Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status in Canada are exempt from this fee |
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For a breakdown of this fee, see the chart below from Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS).
| Student Activity Fee Breakdown | Full-Time ($176.05) | Part-Time ($88.05) |
| SFSS membership fee | $42.74 |
$21.38 |
| SFSS Building Fund/Capital Levy | $5.00 |
$2.50 |
| Build SFU Levy*** |
$103.66 |
$51.83 |
| SFSS Food Bank Program | $0.25 |
$0.13 |
| Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) | $3.00 |
$1.50 |
| The Peak: Student Newspaper (Peak) | $4.90 |
$2.45 |
| Simon Fraser Campus Community Radio Society (CJSF) | $3.75 |
$1.88 |
| World University Services of Canada Student Refugee Program (WUSC) | $5.00 |
$2.50 |
| First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association | $1.50 |
$0.75 |
| Accessibility Fund | $0.75 |
$0.38 |
| Embark Sustainability Society | $3.50 |
$1.75 |
| SOCA Black Student Support Fund | $1.00 |
$0.50 |
| DNA Disability and Neurodivergent Student Support Fund | $1.00 |
$0.50 |
***The levy will be adjusted annually for inflation according to the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The U-Pass BC program is a comprehensive transportation package providing students in metropolitan Vancouver with universal and affordable access to public transit in partnership with Simon Fraser University, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), the Graduate Student Society (GSS), TransLink and the Province of British Columbia. The program was approved through referenda by both student societies.
U-Pass BC is a mandatory program for all members of Simon Fraser University's student societies. The U-Pass BC term fee is $184.00. All eligible students will be charged for the U-Pass BC term fee to their student financial accounts. For further information, see www.sfu.ca/students/upass.
Each time an applicant applies for admission or readmission, an application fee is required. This fee, non-refundable and not applicable to tuition fees, must be paid before the application is submitted.
| Domestic Students | $84.25 |
| International Students | $130.00 |
For more information concerning co-op application fees, visit https://www.sfu.ca/coop/apply.html.
New students must pay a non-refundable admission deposit to confirm acceptance of the offer of admission to undergraduate studies given by the university.
The deposit will be applied to the cost of tuition. The deposit is not an additional charge to the tuition fee assessment.
New students may pay the admission deposit by credit card through the Student Information System (https://applicant.sfu.ca) under “Finances.” This is the only regular fee payable by credit card.
| Domestic Students | $250.00 |
| International Students | $5000.00* |
*Students who provide proof of a denied study permit will be provided a full refund of the tuition deposit less a $150 processing fee.
Residence application |
$50.00 |
Replacement of an original degree, diploma or certificate parchment |
$75.00 + PST |
Parchment rush fee |
$50.00 + PST |
Library/Access/Identification card replacement |
$22.40 (Tax Included) |
Early application fee for degree |
$35.70 |
Early application fee for certificate or diploma |
$20.40 |
Final application fee for degree |
$86.70 |
Final application fee for certificate or diploma |
$71.40 |
Current students and alumni may request transcripts of their official academic records online, via fax, by mail or in person. We unfortunately cannot take requests for transcripts over the phone.
Former students who attended SFU but did not graduate can order official transcripts via fax, by mail or in person. We unfortunately cannot take requests for transcripts online or over the phone.
Transcripts ordered via the Student Information System (go.sfu.ca) are normally mailed or available for pick up within 2 business days.
Transcripts ordered in person or by fax are normally mailed or available within 3 business days.
Rush transcripts are available in 1 business day.
Per copy of transcript |
$15.00 + PST |
Rush processing |
$15.00 + PST |
Electronic Transcripts to Douglas College, Langara College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and/or University of Fraser Valley |
$15.00* |
*Electronic transcripts are non-taxable.
For further information on ordering transcripts, including rush delivery and postage fees, see www.sfu.ca/students/records/transcript.
For students who have been selected and have accepted the offer to participate in an international program, the following fees are applicable.
Formal exchange programs participation (non-refundable) |
$300.00 |
International field school administration (non-refundable) |
$300.00 |
Visiting student international field school administration (non-refundable) |
$400.00 |
School of Computing Science dual degree (refundable)*** |
$700.00 |
***All students pay undergraduate fees (including tuition and other fees) to Simon Fraser University. All students also pay a $700 program fee each year in addition to the other tuition fees. Students are also responsible for travel, accommodation, insurance, textbooks and general living expenses (noting that in China, books, housing, meals, transportation and living expenses will be lower than in Canada).
Depending on academic standing at the time of entry or continuance in the program, the fees will be as follows.
BOT 110 |
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Domestic Students |
$448.17 |
International Students |
$465.92 |
BOT 120 |
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Domestic Students |
$627.41 |
International Students |
$652.26 |
BOT 140 |
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Domestic Students |
$627.41 |
International Students |
$652.26 |
BOT 145 |
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Domestic Students |
$627.41 |
International Students |
$652.26 |
Basic Medical Insurance
For information concerning basic medical insurance, visit Medical Requirements.
International Student Medical Insurance: $281.00 per term
For information concerning guard.me@SFU mandatory primary medical insurance plan for new international, exchange & study abroad students, visit www.sfu.ca/medical-insurance
Extended Health and Dental Benefits
For information concerning extended health, dental benefits and how to opt out from plan, visit www.studentcare.ca.
Students will only be assessed for Health & Dental benefits once per calendar year, according to the first term attended.
Extended Health and Dental Benefits (Undergraduate)
For students beginning in: |
Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
Extended Health Plan (Undergraduates) (part-time and full-time students) |
$90.49 | $60.33 |
*See notes below |
Extended Dental Plan (Undergraduates) (part-time and full-time students) |
$176.59 |
$117.73 |
*See notes below |
*For new students beginning in Summer term, you may enroll yourself during the term's Change-of-Coverage Period. Please visit www.studentcare.ca for more details.
Mandatory Supplementary Course Fees
Courses requiring additional fees can be viewed on the Mandatory Supplementary Course Fees list.
Payment of Fees
The deadline (https://www.sfu.ca/students/deadlines.html) for payment of fees is published in the Undergraduate Schedule of Classes and Examinations distributed each term. Credit for scholarships and bursaries will be given only on the authority of the Financial Aid and Awards office.
Students eligible for any awards or sponsorships will receive a refund from Student Services when the appropriate units are received and processed.
Students who are eligible for tuition fee waivers or holders of Faculty of Education tuition fee certificates must submit to Student Services the properly completed forms and payment for the total amount of the student activity fee, athletic fee, UPass (if applicable), and student services fee each term no later than the tuition and fee payment deadline.
Outstanding Accounts
Students are required to pay any outstanding balance in their account to be eligible to enrol in classes. In order to ensure sufficient time for payments to clear, students should pay the balance of the account five working days prior to attempting to enrol in classes.
Cancellation of Enrolment
To cancel your enrolment, use the student information system to drop each course(s).
To avoid financial penalties, courses must be dropped by the deadline: https://www.sfu.ca/students/deadlines.html.
Non-payment of outstanding fees or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation of enrollment and grades based on incomplete or no work completed will be assigned.
Co-op courses can only be dropped by your co-op coordinator.
Refunds
Space in Simon Fraser University courses is limited. Tuition refunds and penalties are designed to discourage a student from holding space in courses(s) which the student eventually decides not to take. When students who are enrolled in credit courses reduce the number of courses in which they are enrolled, a refund may be granted provided the course change is made during the prescribed refund period. Special fees are not refundable, with the exception of the graduation fee and award of certificate or diploma fee.
Tuition Refund Policy
An outline of course drop deadlines is available at www.sfu.ca/students/deadlines.html.
The Regular Term Tuition Refund table applies to classes that follow the regular, full-term schedule. Intersession and Summer session classes will have different deadline dates for refunds.
Regular Term Tuition Refund Table
| Deadline | Amount Refunded |
| 7th calendar day of the term | 100% |
| 14th calendar day of the term | 75% |
| 21st calendar day of the term | 50% |
| After 21st calendar day of the term | No refund |
Intersession and Summer Session Refund Table
| Deadline | Amount Refunded |
| 4th calendar day of the session | 100% |
| 8th calendar day of the session | 75% |
| 12th calendar day of the session | 50% |
| After 12th calendar day of the session | No refund |
Refunds Due to Overpayments
To obtain a refund due to an overpayment, students must submit a refund request. Visit https://www.sfu.ca/students/enrolment-services/fees/refunds.html to obtain the refund request form.
Overdue Accounts and Dishonoured Payments
Students with overdue accounts will be considered to be in bad financial standing and will be precluded from enrolling in subsequent terms. In addition, the university will withhold certain services, including but not limited to the release of various letters and documents such as official transcripts of academic record and parchments for degrees, diplomas and certificates. An account that is delinquent without approved resolution will be forwarded to a collection agency for appropriate action.
A student who presents payment in the form of a cheque that is subsequently returned by the student’s Letters of Permission financial institution for lack of sufficient funds or because a stop payment has been placed on that cheque will be assessed a penalty fee of $30. In the event that a student on more than one occasion submits a cheque that is dishonoured for any reason, the university reserves the right to require all future financial transactions with the university to be certified cheque or money order. The university may cancel a student’s enrollment in a term when payments made by the student are subsequently dishonoured by the student’s financial institution. Monthly interest charges will apply.
Students with overdue accounts will be assessed a monthly interest charge on outstanding fees. 2% will be assessed each month on the outstanding balance, regardless of any pending scholarships, bursaries, awards, tuition waivers and tuition fee credits certificates. Total penalties will be adjusted to conform to Canadian laws and regulations when the final payment is made.
Graduation Fee and Award of Certificate or Diploma Fee
If the candidate’s application for a degree, certificate and/or diploma is not approved, a full refund is issued. Applications may not be transferred from one term to another and the required fee must accompany each application.
Tuition Fee Appeals
To appeal for a refund of tuition, penalties, or fees visit https://www.sfu.ca/students/enrolment-services/fees/refunds/policies.html.
Tuition Tax Forms T2202A, T2202 and T4A
All Simon Fraser University students who have an active university computing ID can print their tax forms (T2202A, T2202, T4A) using their goSFU account. Financial records are retained for a period of seven years and then are destroyed.
Detailed information is available at https://www.sfu.ca/students/enrolment-services/fees/tax-receipts-and-forms/t2202.html and https://www.sfu.ca/students/enrolment-services/fees/tax-receipts-and-forms/t4a.html.