Yes, Simon Fraser University is one of the most expensive universities in Canada. For the 2023-24 academic year, tuition and fees for domestic students are $7,202 per year, while tuition and fees for international students are $34,012 per year. These costs include tuition, supplementary fees, and a public transit pass.
In addition to tuition and fees, students will also need to pay for textbooks and supplies, residence, and other living expenses. The estimated total cost of attendance for domestic students is $23,570 per year, while the estimated total cost of attendance for international students is $50,941 per year.
Simon Fraser University does offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries to help students afford their education. For more information on financial aid, please visit the SFU Financial Aid and Awards website.
Here is a table of the estimated costs of attendance for domestic and international students at Simon Fraser University for the 2023-24 academic year:
| Expense | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $7,202 | $34,012 |
| Textbooks and supplies | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Residence | $14,180 | $14,180 |
| Medical insurance | $268 | $829 |
| Total | $23,570 | $50,941 |
These per term (four month) costs are approximations in Canadian dollars, and will vary depending on course enrollment, program of study, and other individual and personal variables. Estimated values shall not be binding to SFU Student Services or the institution (Simon Fraser University) as a whole.
Undergraduate
| Expense type | per term costs (4 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (5 courses) | $16,523 |
| Supplementary fees | $488 |
| Books and supplies | $1000 |
| Residence | $3,352 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan | $268 |
| BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance) | $300 |
| Residence meal plan | $3,170 |
| Total/term: | $24,801 |
Graduate
| Expense type | per term costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition (full-time research term) | $2,067 |
| Supplementary fees | $406 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Residence | $4,024 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan | $485 |
| BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance) | $300 |
| Residence meal plan | $3,170 |
| Total/term: | $11,452 |
Notes and exceptions:
Tuition fees at the 200 level and above offered by the Faculty of Business Administration, the School of Computing Science, and the School of Engineering Science are higher than normal course tuition fees: see Undergraduate tuition fees.
Supplementary fees include the U-Pass (Universal Transit Pass), Student Services and Recreation-Athletics fees, and the Student Activity Fee.