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About Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public Canadian university founded in 1965, with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain and additional campuses in Surrey and Vancouver, British Columbia. SFU offers undergraduate and graduate programmes across arts and social sciences, science, applied sciences, business, communication and education. The multi-campus structure gives students access to Metro Vancouver opportunities.
Domestic and international applicants should review faculty admission requirements, English-language minima and application deadlines on sfu.ca. International students must confirm study-permit documentation and fee status carefully. Co-op and experiential pathways are important features for many programmes.
Main campus address: 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Confirm tuition, housing and scholarship timelines on the official website before applying. Compare SFU with other British Columbia universities on campus location and programme structure. Applicants should confirm English requirements, fee status and housing options for their intake year. Compare programme structures carefully before accepting an offer. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.
Key facts and contact details
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- Address
- 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6
- Established
- 1965
- Grades / levels
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Courses offered
- Undergraduate and graduate programmes across arts and social sciences, science, applied sciences, business, communication and education.
- Languages
- English
- Accreditation
- Public university in British Columbia; quality assurance under applicable Canadian provincial frameworks
- Phone
- 778-782-3111
Academic and student-fit questions
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