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Apply to Canada's #1 comprehensive university and see yourself joining the SFU community! Whether you're a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution, follow these steps to help you complete your application.
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Start your application
Explore the educational paths you can take through our interdisciplinary programs, their requirements, the application timeline, and get started on your journey!
Apply to SFU
Apply to SFU
All applications to post-secondary institutions in BC are submitted through this application service.
Non-refundable application fees
Application fee payable online by credit card:
- Domestic students: $84.25
- International students: $130
Deposit upon acceptance:
- Domestic students: $250
- International students: $5,000*
*International students who provide proof of a denied study permit will be issued a full refund of the tuition deposit, less a $150 processing fee. See fee information
Your next steps
Submit your required documents
Once you submit your application, you'll have a to-do list of items dependent on your pathway. Maximize your chances of an early of admission by submitting your documents sooner and reviewing what's next.
Timeline and evaluation
BC/Yukon high school students
High school students in BC and Yukon are on a different pathway than students from other provinces in Canada and outside of Canada. Find out how we'll evaluate your application.
Explore our programs
Understand admission requirements
Explore the interdisciplinary programs, faculties, and diverse career options you're interested in, and review the admission requirements that vary with your pathway to SFU.
Submit your required documents
Once you submit your application, you'll have a to-do list of items dependent on your pathway. Maximize your chances of an early of admission by submitting your documents sooner and reviewing what's next.
BC/Yukon high school students
High school students in BC and Yukon are on a different pathway than students from other provinces in Canada and outside of Canada. Find out how we'll evaluate your application.
Understand admission requirements
Explore the interdisciplinary programs, faculties, and diverse career options you're interested in, and review the admission requirements that vary with your pathway to SFU.
Fall 2025
October 1, 2024 to
January 31, 2025
- High school applicants
- Transfer applicants for:
- Preservice Professional Studies (Faculty of Education)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts or Art, Performance & Cinema Studies (School of Contemporary Arts)
March 1, 2025 to
April 15, 2025
- All other post-secondary transfer applicants
Summer 2025
December 1, 2024 to
January 15, 2025
- All applicants
Spring 2025
The application deadline has passed.
- All applicants
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Student to faculty ratio average
SFU has more intimate class sizes contributing to your quality of education and overall student experience.
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Join our workshops and tours
Take the opportunity to speak directly with SFU representatives and current students, as they'll add insight into our faculties and programs, answer your questions, and help you complete the application process with confidence.
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Consider your living arrangements
With your application to SFU underway, start thinking about where you'll want to live during your undergraduate studies. Consider factors that will optimize your student experience like proximity to campus, accesss to amenities, and things that complement your lifestyle.
Live on campus
At SFU Residence, you'll benefit from your own private living and study space, access to housing amenities, all-you-care-to-eat meal plans at the 24/7 Dining Commons, and on-campus supports.
Live off-campus
Greater Vancouver is one of the most desirable places in Canada for students to live in! We'll help you think about off-campus housing options to give an idea of your budget, location, and other important considerations.
