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Apply to Canada's #1 comprehensive university and see yourself joining the SFU community! Whether you're a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution, follow these steps to help you complete your application.

Start your application

Explore the educational paths you can take through our interdisciplinary programs, their requirements, the application timeline, and get started on your journey!

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Apply to SFU

All applications to post-secondary institutions in BC are submitted through this application service.

Non-refundable application fees

Application fee payable online by credit card:

Deposit upon acceptance:

Your next steps

Submit your required documents

Once you submit your application, you'll have a to-do list of items dependent on your pathway. Maximize your chances of an early of admission by submitting your documents sooner and reviewing what's next.

Timeline and evaluation

BC/Yukon high school students

High school students in BC and Yukon are on a different pathway than students from other provinces in Canada and outside of Canada. Find out how we'll evaluate your application.

Explore our programs

Understand admission requirements

Explore the interdisciplinary programs, faculties, and diverse career options you're interested in, and review the admission requirements that vary with your pathway to SFU.

Submit your required documents

Once you submit your application, you'll have a to-do list of items dependent on your pathway. Maximize your chances of an early of admission by submitting your documents sooner and reviewing what's next.

BC/Yukon high school students

High school students in BC and Yukon are on a different pathway than students from other provinces in Canada and outside of Canada. Find out how we'll evaluate your application.

Understand admission requirements

Explore the interdisciplinary programs, faculties, and diverse career options you're interested in, and review the admission requirements that vary with your pathway to SFU.

Application periods and deadlines

Spring 2025

August 1, 2024 to September 15, 2024

Summer 2025

December 1, 2024 to
January 15, 2025

Fall 2025

October 1, 2024 to
January 31, 2025