Co-op Costs and Deadlines
| Costs | Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op Application Fee (only paid once when registering for Co-op) | $155.44 | $454.24 |
| Co-op Practicum Tuition (paid per work term) | $913.80 | $913.80 |
For more information about Co-op Practicum Tuition, please visit the sections for Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students.
Co-op Application Fee
As part of enrolment into the SFU Co-operative Education program, every student who applies must pay the application fee when they first join.
Your application form will be processed within ten business days. Once processed, the Co-op application fee will be posted to your goSFU Account.
Co-op Practicum Tuition
You are responsible for paying the practicum tuition only when you have secured a work term. This tuition must be paid every term you are working in a co-op position.
You can apply to the Co-op Program at any time throughout the year. Your application will be placed in the next 7-week cohort preparation course based on when you submit it. It is recommended that you apply to the Co-op Program at least two terms before you plan to start your first work term. This will allow you sufficient time to complete the preparation courses, apply, and interview for available positions.
Once you apply, you will gain access to the Co-op Orientation course and will be enrolled in the 7-week Co-op Prep course at the start of the cohort. This course will prepare you for the application and interview processes needed to secure a work term. Below are the application deadlines for the Co-op Program.
Optional Co-op Program Application Deadlines by Term
| Co-op Program | To work in Summer 2026, apply by: |
To work in Fall 2026, apply by: |
To work in Spring 2027, apply by: |
To work in Summer 2027, apply by: |
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Undergraduate students: |
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| Graduate students: Arts & Social Sciences Economics International Studies Political Science Urban Studies Public Policy (automatically enrolled unless opted out) |
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| Communication Environment Science |
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MANDATORY CO-OP PROGRAMS
Students pursuing degrees in the following areas do not need to apply to the co-op program, since they are automatically enrolled:
- Engineering Science
- Mechatronic Systems Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Master's in Professional Computer Science
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