Complete University Guide · 2026
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Simon Fraser University
Canada
8 programmes at Simon Fraser University with their fees, entry rules and deadlines, each read from the official page. Last reviewed 2026-11-07.
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CountryCanada
Checked programmes8
Quick Summary: Simon Fraser University
- ◆Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Surrey (Canada)
- ◆8 programmes in EdSteps’ checked data: Master’s, Bachelor’s
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5 across these programmes
- ◆Every programme below was read from its official page; the check date is shown with each one.
Overview of Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is in Burnaby, Surrey, Canada. EdSteps holds 8 of its programmes in the data behind the Direction Report — fees, English and entry requirements and deadlines, each from the programme’s official page. This page lists them; it makes no ranking or admission claims.
Best Courses at Simon Fraser University
The 8 programmes we have checked, by level. Open each one for its fee, entry rules and deadline.
- ◆Level: Master’s · 24 months · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$15,330 total ≈ ₹ 10.3 lakh in total
- ◆English: see the official page
- ◆Entry: Four-year bachelor's equivalent; GPA 3.33 (B+) in last 60 credits
- ◆Tests: Not required
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-15 (Single deadline)
Official page (checked 2026-10-13): https://www.sfu.ca/fhs/graduate/prospective/admissions/MPH-admissions.html
- ◆Level: Master’s · 16 months · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$55,425 total (2026-27 entry) ≈ ₹ 37.2 lakh in total
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Bachelor's in computer science or a related field; for Indian applicants SFU requires a degree equivalent to a 4-year bachelor's with First Class (8 on a 10-point scale), or a 3-year bachelor's with First Class from a NAAC A-or-better institution or an Institution of National Importance.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-19 (Professional master's programmes, Fall 2027 (applications open October 1, 2026))
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/fas/study/future-graduates/programs/master-visual-computing.html
- ◆Level: Master’s · 16 months · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$13,856 a semester (2026-27 entry) ≈ ₹ 18.6 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: Bachelor's in computer science or a related field; for Indian applicants SFU requires a degree equivalent to a 4-year bachelor's with First Class (8 on a 10-point scale), or a 3-year bachelor's with First Class from a NAAC A-or-better institution or an Institution of National Importance.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-19 (Professional master's programmes, Fall 2027 (applications open October 1, 2026))
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/fas/study/future-graduates/programs/master-big-data.html
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$38,944 a year (2026-27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission is calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects, with a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math; no extra programme prerequisites for Arts and Social Sciences.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-31 (Application deadline for high school applicants, Fall 2027.)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs/a-z/c/criminology.html
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$37,888 a year (2026-27) ≈ ₹ 25.4 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission is calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects, with a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math; no extra programme prerequisites for Communication.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-31 (Application deadline for high school applicants, Fall 2027.)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs/a-z/c/communication.html
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Surrey
- ◆Tuition: CA$37,886 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 25.4 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / ISC (12 years); admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects (no minimum average stated). SFU states a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math for admission (35% pass scale). BSc: Standard XII Math; BA: no additional course prerequisites.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-31 (Fall 2027 high school application deadline (documents by Feb 28))
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs/a-z/h/health-science-bsc.html
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s · Burnaby
- ◆Tuition: CA$38,944 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / ISC (12 years); admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects (no minimum average stated); FASS programmes have no additional course prerequisites. SFU states a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math for admission (35% pass scale).
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-31 (Fall 2027 high school application deadline (documents by Feb 28))
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/programs/a-z/p/psychology.html
- ◆Level: Bachelor’s
- ◆Tuition: CA$38,944 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
- ◆English: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Entry: SFU's India page: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects; at least 50% in Standard XII Math; Data Science (Faculty of Science) requires Standard XII Math and two of Standard XII Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
- ◆Tests: Not stated
- ◆Deadline: 2027-01-31 (SFU Fall 2027 high school applicants; admission documents due February 28)
Official page (checked 2026-10-18): https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/programs/data-science/major/bachelor-of-science.html
Admission Requirements
- ◆Master of Public Health: Four-year bachelor's equivalent; GPA 3.33 (B+) in last 60 credits
- ◆Master of Visual Computing: Bachelor's in computer science or a related field; for Indian applicants SFU requires a degree equivalent to a 4-year bachelor's with First Class (8 on a 10-point scale), or a 3-year bachelor's with First Class from a NAAC A-or-better institution or an Institution of National Importance.
- ◆Master of Science in Big Data: Bachelor's in computer science or a related field; for Indian applicants SFU requires a degree equivalent to a 4-year bachelor's with First Class (8 on a 10-point scale), or a 3-year bachelor's with First Class from a NAAC A-or-better institution or an Institution of National Importance.
- ◆Criminology (Bachelor of Arts): All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission is calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects, with a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math; no extra programme prerequisites for Arts and Social Sciences.
- ◆Communication (Bachelor of Arts): All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission is calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects, with a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math; no extra programme prerequisites for Communication.
- ◆Health Sciences (BSc or BA): All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / ISC (12 years); admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects (no minimum average stated). SFU states a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math for admission (35% pass scale). BSc: Standard XII Math; BA: no additional course prerequisites.
- ◆Bachelor of Arts – Psychology: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / ISC (12 years); admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects (no minimum average stated); FASS programmes have no additional course prerequisites. SFU states a minimum 50% in Standard XII Math for admission (35% pass scale).
- ◆Data Science Major (Bachelor of Science): SFU's India page: All India Senior School Certificate / HSSC / India School Certificate; admission calculated on all Standard XII academic subjects; at least 50% in Standard XII Math; Data Science (Faculty of Science) requires Standard XII Math and two of Standard XII Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Application Deadlines
- ◆Master of Public Health: 2027-01-15 (Single deadline)
- ◆Master of Visual Computing: 2027-01-19 (Professional master's programmes, Fall 2027 (applications open October 1, 2026))
- ◆Master of Science in Big Data: 2027-01-19 (Professional master's programmes, Fall 2027 (applications open October 1, 2026))
- ◆Criminology (Bachelor of Arts): 2027-01-31 (Application deadline for high school applicants, Fall 2027.)
- ◆Communication (Bachelor of Arts): 2027-01-31 (Application deadline for high school applicants, Fall 2027.)
- ◆Health Sciences (BSc or BA): 2027-01-31 (Fall 2027 high school application deadline (documents by Feb 28))
- ◆Bachelor of Arts – Psychology: 2027-01-31 (Fall 2027 high school application deadline (documents by Feb 28))
- ◆Data Science Major (Bachelor of Science): 2027-01-31 (SFU Fall 2027 high school applicants; admission documents due February 28)
English Language Requirements
- ◆Master of Public Health: see the official page
- ◆Master of Visual Computing: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Master of Science in Big Data: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Criminology (Bachelor of Arts): IELTS 6.5
- ◆Communication (Bachelor of Arts): IELTS 6.5
- ◆Health Sciences (BSc or BA): IELTS 6.5
- ◆Bachelor of Arts – Psychology: IELTS 6.5
- ◆Data Science Major (Bachelor of Science): IELTS 6.5
Fees & Cost of Attendance
- ◆Master of Public Health: CA$15,330 total ≈ ₹ 10.3 lakh in total
- ◆Master of Visual Computing: CA$55,425 total (2026-27 entry) ≈ ₹ 37.2 lakh in total
- ◆Master of Science in Big Data: CA$13,856 a semester (2026-27 entry) ≈ ₹ 18.6 lakh a year
- ◆Criminology (Bachelor of Arts): CA$38,944 a year (2026-27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
- ◆Communication (Bachelor of Arts): CA$37,888 a year (2026-27) ≈ ₹ 25.4 lakh a year
- ◆Health Sciences (BSc or BA): CA$37,886 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 25.4 lakh a year
- ◆Bachelor of Arts – Psychology: CA$38,944 a year (2026/27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
- ◆Data Science Major (Bachelor of Science): CA$38,944 a year (2026–27) ≈ ₹ 26.2 lakh a year
Living costs in Canada: Around C$23,448 a year (≈₹15.7 lakh) — the IRCC proof-of-funds level for one student (applications from 1 Sep 2026)
Source: IRCC — Canada.ca, checked 2026-10 — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition for the programmes we hold ranges by course — each fee is listed above with its official page. Living costs in Canada: Around C$23,448 a year (≈₹15.7 lakh) — the IRCC proof-of-funds level for one student (applications from 1 Sep 2026)
IELTS 6.5 across the programmes in our data; each programme sets its own minimum.