Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada

Founded in 1965, Simon Fraser University (SFU)  has become Canada's leading comprehensive university with vibrant campuses in British Columbia's largest municipalities — Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey. It has 30,000 students, 6,500 faculty and staff, and 130,000 alumni.

Consistently ranked among Canada’s top comprehensive universities and named to the Times Higher Education list of 100 world universities under 50, SFU is also the first Canadian member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the world’s largest college sports association. 

Mobility partner

>> Information for incoming students

  • Estimated number of mobility places: 1-3 full-year or 2-6 semester places

Available Subject Areas

Key facts SFU

  • Calendar: Fall term: early September - mid December; Spring term: early January - mid- to late-April; Summer term: early May - mid August
  • Grade System: A-F, +/-  
  • Good option for Scottish Literature
  • Credit guidance: typical full course for home students load per semester = 15 (credit range/semester 9-15)
  • Course catalogue
  • Academic information
  • Accommodation: Exchange students can apply for accommodation but it is not guaranteed.

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