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Simon Fraser University (SFU)

#297 QS World RankingCanadaPublic
  • QS ranking#297
  • Acceptance rate55–65%
  • Typical GPA3.3–3.7 GPA
  • Tuition / year$26,000–33,000

Overview

About Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Vancouver metro area; Beedie co-op program strong; SFU is a commuter university with strong co-op; diverse student body; tech ecosystem connections

  • International environmentVery diverse; ~30% intl UG; Vancouver metro area
  • Teaching styleLecture + seminar; Beedie: case-based; flexible co-op alternating

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Business (Beedie)
  • CS
  • Communications
  • Health Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering

Best for

  • Business
  • CS
  • tech students wanting Vancouver location at lower cost/acceptance threshold

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.3–3.7 GPA (more accessible than UBC)
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90+
  • No SAT/ACT; grades-based admission
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Acceptance rate: 55–65% overall
  • Deadline: UG: May 1 (rolling) | Graduate: Feb–Apr

On campus

Campus and location

Limited on-campus housing; off-campus Vancouver expensive

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)26,000–33,000 (intl UG)
  • Living cost (USD)18,000–24,000
  • ScholarshipsInternational Community Scholarship; Dean's Scholarship

  • SFU Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships at Simon Fraser University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân, mọi quốc tịch.

    Canada31 Jan 2026
    Official link

  • Simons Foundation Doctoral Entrance Scholarship at Simon Fraser University 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; là nữ sinh viên.

    CanadaKhông tìm thấy

  • Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarship (GDES) at Simon Fraser University 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    CanadaKhông tìm thấy
    Official link

  • School of Computing Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) at Simon Fraser University 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    CanadaKhông tìm thấy
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsAmazon, EA Games, SAP, TELUS, Vancouver tech startups
  • InternshipsBeedie co-op + SFU co-op programs (one of Canada's largest by volume)
  • EmployabilityDecent for tech, business in Vancouver; Beedie rising

The honest view

Why students choose Simon Fraser University (SFU)

  • International Community Scholarship; Dean's Scholarship
  • Employability: Decent for tech, business in Vancouver; Beedie rising

Worth knowing

SFU lacks UBC's prestige; Burnaby mountain campus commute challenging; less research-intensive

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: SFU has one of the largest co-op programs in Canada by enrollment volume. INSIGHT: Good stepping stone for Vancouver tech jobs if UBC is out of reach.

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