Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, Canada

Simon Fraser University is a leading public research university located in Burnaby, British Columbia, with additional campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. Founded in 1965, SFU serves over 35,000 students from 130+ countries and is ranked #328 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. SFU is consistently named among the top comprehensive universities in Canada by Maclean's and is renowned for its programs in computer science, communication, business, and health sciences. The main Burnaby Mountain campus — designed by Arthur Erickson — is one of the most iconic university campuses in North America. SFU operates one of Canada's largest co-operative education programs.

Key facts

• Country: Canada
• City: Burnaby
• Founded: 1965
• Students: 35,000
• Global ranking: #328
• Acceptance rate: 57%
• Tuition: €18,000–€32,000 per year
• Average living cost: €1,400/month
• Application deadline: 2025-10-01
• Languages of instruction: English, French

Programs

• Environment (MSc) (Master, Environmental Sciences) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Environment (MRM) (Master, Environmental Management / Natural Resources) — €18,000/yr , 2 years
• Linguistics (MA) (Master, Linguistics) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Interactive Arts and Technology (MA) (Master, Interactive Design / Media Arts) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Publishing (MPub) (Master, Publishing / Media Studies) — €18,000/yr , 1 years
• Educational Technology (MA) (Master, Educational Technology / Education) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Statistics (MSc) (Master, Statistics / Actuarial Science) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (MSc) (Master, Biomedical Physiology / Kinesiology) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Chemistry (MSc) (Master, Chemistry) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• English (MA) (Master, English Literature / Humanities) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Kinesiology (MSc) (Master, Kinesiology / Exercise Science) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• International Studies (MA) (Master, International Studies / Social Sciences) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Mathematics (MSc) (Master, Mathematics) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Business – Business Technology Management (B.Com.) (Bachelor, Information Systems / Business) — €23,800/yr , 4 years
• Business – Marketing (B.Com.) (Bachelor, Marketing / Business) — €23,800/yr , 4 years
• Business – Accounting (B.Com.) (Bachelor, Accounting / Business) — €23,800/yr , 4 years
• Business Administration (MBA) (Master, Business Administration / Management) — €35,000/yr , 2 years
• Computer Engineering (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Computer Engineering) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Biomedical Engineering) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Engineering Science (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Engineering / Multidisciplinary) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Software Systems (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Software Engineering / Computer Science) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Mechatronic Systems Engineering (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Mechatronics Engineering) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Engineering Science (MEng) (Master, Engineering) — €20,000/yr , 1 years
• Fine and Performing Arts (B.A.) (Bachelor, Visual Arts / Fine Arts / Performing Arts) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Interactive Arts and Technology (B.A.) (Bachelor, Interactive Design / Media Arts) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Sociology and Anthropology (B.A.) (Bachelor, Sociology / Anthropology) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Philosophy (B.A.) (Bachelor, Philosophy / Humanities) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Gender Studies / Social Sciences) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Economics (B.A.) (Bachelor, Economics) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Psychology (B.A.) (Bachelor, Psychology / Social Sciences) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Political Science (B.A.) (Bachelor, Political Science / Social Sciences) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Education (B.A.) (Bachelor, Education / Teacher Education) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – Indigenous Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, Indigenous Studies / Social Sciences) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Arts – International Studies (B.A.) (Bachelor, International Studies / Social Sciences) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Environment (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Environmental Studies / Sustainability) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Science – Statistics and Actuarial Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Statistics / Actuarial Science) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Science – Computer Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Computer Science) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Health Sciences (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Health Sciences / Public Health) — €19,040/yr , 4 years
• Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Biomedical Physiology / Kinesiology) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Arts – History (B.A.) (Bachelor, History / Humanities) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Computer Science (MSc) (Master, Computer Science) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Science – Chemistry (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Chemistry / Physical Sciences) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Science – Environmental Science (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Environmental Science) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Science – Earth Sciences (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Earth Sciences / Environmental Sciences) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Science – Biology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Biology / Life Sciences) — €22,440/yr , 4 years
• Kinesiology (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Kinesiology / Health Sciences) — €19,040/yr , 4 years
• Resource and Environmental Management (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Environmental Management / Natural Resources) — €18,360/yr , 4 years
• Psychology (MA) (Master, Psychology) — €12,240/yr , 2 years
• Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) (Bachelor, Electrical Engineering) — €25,160/yr , 4 years
• Science – Mathematics (B.Sc.) (Bachelor, Mathematics) — €22,440/yr , 4 years