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Simon Fraser University

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Burnaby, British ColumbiaUniversityFoundational research completed

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What this profile does—and doesn’t—tell you

FAQU.ca has completed its ten-check foundational review for this institution using scoped research records. The findings below describe specific documented offerings, processes or institutional structures. They are not a guarantee that a service is offered for every program or student.

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Institution-level findings

Source-linked information from the October 2026 research review. Every item includes its qualification.

Institution and recognition

Included in the provincial public post-secondary institution mandate list.

Scope: Confirm legal/statutory classification on primary government page; account for federated/partner awards.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Campuses and languages

Official SFU pages identify Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver sites; English is the primary language, with specified French-language or bilingual study options.

Scope: Select French programs/courses are exceptions to English-medium institutional classification. Additional supporting source: https://www.sfu.ca/contact/burnaby.html ; https://www.sfu.ca/campuses/surrey.html ; https://www.sfu.ca/campuses/vancouver.html ; https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs.html

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Credentials offered

SFU A–Z program list includes bachelors, masters, doctorates, certificates and post-baccalaureate study.

Scope: A–Z view; certificate eligibility varies by program.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Areas of study

Undergraduate program finder lists majors, minors and certificate paths.

Scope: Map subject offerings to CIP broad groups and identify the credential; no inferred program breadth.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Applying and admissions

Official admissions instructions/application route; eligibility, required documents and dates differ by program and applicant.

Scope: Record direct application service, applicant type, document requirements and annually changing deadlines.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Tuition and fees

Published tuition depends on units taken and fee schedule for student/program.

Scope: Record academic year, program, load, residency, domestic/intl, mandatory fees; do NOT compare unlike prices.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Work-integrated learning

Official co-op programme describes optional and mandatory pathways, fees per work term and program-linked preparation/eligibility.

Scope: Published costs and deadlines can change; does not mean every degree offers co-op.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

Student supports

Free confidential counselling for eligible registered students, including specific groups and referrals.

Scope: Verify academic advising, accessibility and career/counselling supports by campus; don't rate quality.

Open original source ↗Research checked: 2026-10-19

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