Burnaby, BC, Canada
A distinctive mountaintop-campus university in Metro Vancouver, known for its co-op programme.
SFU's main Burnaby campus sits atop Burnaby Mountain, a striking Arthur Erickson-designed brutalist campus overlooking Vancouver. It runs one of Canada's largest co-op programmes, giving students substantial paid work experience integrated into their degree.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 32
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr
mid tier for Canada — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Burnaby, BC
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or SFU's financial aid office.
Many Canadian universities offer automatic entrance scholarships for international students based on high-school grades — often no separate application needed beyond the standard admission application.
Coverage ranges from a one-off award to full tuition for the most competitive automatic scholarships — check each university's international scholarships page for exact criteria.
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Business
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Communications
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Health Sciences
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Durations are typical for Canada — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL: 80–90 iBT
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my Canada shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to SFU as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, SFU expects around ABB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for SFU's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on SFU's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at SFU typically falls in the CA$25,000–CA$40,000/yr range (mid tier for Canada). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not SFU's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
SFU follows Canada's typical intake calendar: September (Fall), January (Winter, some programmes), with applications generally due rolling from october, with most competitive programmes closing mid-january. High-demand programmes (e.g. UofT Engineering, UBC) fill up fast — apply as soon as the portal opens for the best chance. Always verify the exact date on SFU's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Canada universities, including SFU, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
A distinctive mountaintop-campus university in Metro Vancouver, known for its co-op programme. SFU's main Burnaby campus sits atop Burnaby Mountain, a striking Arthur Erickson-designed brutalist campus overlooking Vancouver. It runs one of Canada's largest co-op programmes, giving students substantial paid work experience integrated into their degree.
Yes — SFU accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Canada University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against SFU and every other Canada university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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