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Take the next big step and apply to Canada's #1 comprehensive university
See yourself joining a welcoming, inclusive community at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú! As a leading research university, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úis committed to excellence in everything we do, fostering innovation and building a sutainable learning environment where you can feel a strong sense of belonging.
TOTAL STUDENTS
33K+
ENROLLED AT SFU
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
6,600+
FROM 130+ COUNTRIES
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚALUMNI
200K+
ALL OVER THE WORLD
Explore our interdisciplinary programs
When you apply to SFU, you can select your first- and second-choice faculty and program. Find your focus by exploring our programs based on areas of interest, or view the complete list from A to Z.
Review admission requirements
Check the general requirements specific to your pathway to SFU, whether you're coming from high school, transferring from another post-secondary institution, or making your way through other options.
Meet your application deadline
Review the application opening and closing dates for your term below. While most students start in the fall term, you can apply to start in the spring or summer term. Take note of the other key dates on the timeline.
START YOUR APPLICATION
The non-refundable application fee is payable online by credit card:
- Domestic students: $86
- International students: $130
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All applications to post-secondary institutions in British Columbia are submitted through this application portal. Sign up or log in to your EducationPlannerBC account and select 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú as the institution you are applying to in order to proceed.
SUBMIT BY DEADLINE
Fall 2027
- High school applications
Opens: October 1, 2026
Closes: January 31, 2027
- All other post-secondary transfer applications
Opens: March 1, 2027
Closes: April 15, 2027
Summer 2027
- All applications
Opens: December 1, 2026
Closes: January 15, 2027
Spring 2027
- All applicantions
Opens: July 1, 2026
Closes: September 15, 2026
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TAKE THE NEXT STEPS
Submit your required documents to support your application
Once you've submitted your application to SFU, you'll be assigned tasks on your To Do List in your Student Centre on . You'll only have access to this platform once you receive your student number and password vie email after applying. Send us the required documents to support your application before the deadline.
Consider applying for entrance scholarships
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úhas many types of financial supports available to undergraduates, including entrance scholarships, awards and bursaries for new students in the fall term. See which ones you may be eligible for, including the Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarships (USES) and take note of the deadlines.
Consider applying for housing
Start thinking about where you'll live during your studies. SFU’s residences on the Burnaby campus is a living-learning community where you can build intercultural friendships, access amenities, connect with supports and make the most of your student experience while being just minutes from your classes.
Learn more about 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚResidence & Housing and apply
*51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úoffers guaranteed housing for first-year students starting in the fall term who are entering directly from high school, meet the eligibility requirements to live in residence and accept an offer of admission to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úby May 1.
VISIT CAMPUS
Our immersive campus tours are the perfect introduction to what 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úis really like. Tours are hosted by current 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ústudents, who will guide you through the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ústudent experience. You can join us in person or virtually to get a true sense of the dynamic and welcoming 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úcommunity – see yourself at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Úby being here!