Admission counselling - international students
International counsellors: we value your ability to provide advice for students who are considering many different options. We hope you find the resources on this page useful — for both you and your students.

International admission highlights
| Admission requirements | The International High School admission requirements website has been updated to include general requirements for over 150 countries, and faculty-specific requirements for over 25 countries – in an all new, easy-to-read format. We welcome your feedback on how we can further improve our website. Your comments can be sent to Stephanie Froehle (sfroehle@sfu.ca). |
| English language requirement | All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, must demonstrate competence in the English language. For students with less than three years of full-time secondary education in English in Canada or another country where the principal language of instruction is English, IELTS or TOEFL is required. Please see students.sfu.ca/admission/requirements/ for the full admission policy. |
Business Administration |
All secondary school applicants must submit the Supplemental Broad-Based Application form. Supplemental applications are available online beginning December 15. The final application deadline for the Broad Based Admissions form for Fall 2012 is March 15, 2012. Admission is competitive and spaces are limited, so apply early. For more information: business.sfu.ca/BroadBasedAdmissions/ |
| 2011 Admission | Fall International Admission cycle 2012 |
| NCAA | Simon Fraser University is pleased to be joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the world’s largest college sports organization. For more information: students.sfu.ca/ncaa/ For SAT test dates and exam locations: sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates |
Admission deadlines
| April 30 | for admission to Fall term, beginning in September We encourage international students to apply early to ensure they have time to obtain a student visa. |
IB Diploma update
Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma will receive a complete year of transfer credit (30 units). Transfer credit will be awarded for all standard level and higher level subjects that are passed with a grade of 4 or higher. If the total specific assigned credit for all subjects totals less than 30 units, additional general elective credit will be assigned to bring the transfer credit total to 30 units.
IB Coordinators/School counsellors submit the IB Predicted Grades form.
26 IB points = admission to most programs except Business.
Partial IB diploma students receive transfer credit for HL courses completed with a grade of 5.
English language requirements
Please see http://students.sfu.ca/admission/requirements/english-language-requirement.html
Entrance scholarships
Students are automatically considered for a number of entrance scholarships, including the $3,500 International Summit Scholarship, awarded to all secondary high school students with an average of 91%+ (or 30 IB points). Students with an average of 95%+ (or 34 IB points) will receive the $5,000 International Academic Excellence scholarship.
Country specific admission requirements
Please see students.sfu.ca/admission/requirements.
Business Administration update
All secondary school Business Administration applicants must apply for broad based admission. ![]()
Important Deadlines
February 28 |
For early admission for high school students to Fall term, beginning in September. |
February 28 |
Applications for our major entrance scholarship competition for high school students admitted to the Fall 2012 term must be postmarked or received in our office by February 28, 2012. |
February 28 |
For priority access to residence. |
March 15 |
For Business Applicants - The final application deadline for the Broad Based Admissions form for Fall 2012 is March 15, 2012. Admission is competitive and spaces are limited, so apply early. |
April 30 |
For admission to Fall term, beginning in September. |
September 30 |
For admission to Spring term, beginning in January. |
January 30 |
For admission to Summer term, beginning in May. |
Publications
How to Apply
Application for Admission: Step by step (students.sfu.ca/admission/apply)
Student Information System Tutorials
English is the language of instruction at SFU, yet our experience in Student Services tells us that admission and enrollment terminology can be challenging for all students. Student Information System tutorial videos (students.sfu.ca/advising-support/help-videos.html) are available in English, with selected videos also provided in Mandarin.
| Scholarships and financial |
Entrance scholarships | Other scholarships and awards | International fees |
| Academic links | Academic programs | Academic calendar | Admission requirements |
| Other links of interest | Residences | Work-Integrated Learning | Campus tours |
| Activities for new students | Blueprints sessions | Student orientation | Welcome page for new students |
| Canadian and International rankings |
Maclean's annual university ratings | Times Higher Education World University Rankings |
Simon Says newsletter
Link to our Simon Says newsletter for international counsellors.
| Your INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT Support Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Strategic Student Populations |
Yusuf Varachia; yva2@sfu.ca; 778 782 7960 | |
| International Recruitment Coordinator |
Susan Praseuth; susan_praseuth@sfu.ca; 778.782.7218 | Harpreet Virk; virk@sfu.ca; 778.782.9201 |