SFU Graduate Studies: Future Students

Simon Fraser University offers an excellent environment for research and graduate studies. The institution is home to a variety of world-class research facilities, innovative programs, and world-renowned scholars.

Over 5,000 post-graduate students are currently enrolled in graduate programs in our eight faculties.

Programs set their own application deadlines and some program accept applications throughout the year. Please consult the programs' websites for the final application deadline.

The Graduate Student Handbook provides useful information about the policies and procedures you will need to know as a graduate student at Simon Fraser University.

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SFU FACULTY MEMBERS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS

A key part of your graduate experience is your relationship with your supervisor. Please see our advice on how to find a supervisor for your research.

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

SFU has a very limited number of major entrance scholarships for exceptional students.

If you wish to be nominated for an entrance scholarship, submit your admission application to your intended department by January 15.

News and Announcements

For new graduate students: SFU offers Tri-council top-up awards valued at  $5,000 per year

New program launched: The Academic English and Pre-Graduate Training Program (AEPGT) for incoming students who need to improve their English language proficiency.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / EMPLOYMENT

Each graduate program sets its own policy on financial assistance, and applicants should contact programs directly for information. All graduate students are eligible to apply for:

Some graduate programs also have co-op work options.

International students' spouses or common-law partners may apply for Canadian work permits: See full guide.

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Defences and Events

  • Kyla Hingwing, PhD Thesis Defence, MBB
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    June 18, 2013
    Thesis Title: Identification of hcf-1 in a genetic screen for dsh-2 suppressors in C. elegans Dr. Nancy Hawkins (Sr. Supervisor) Dr. Esther Verheyen Dr. Harald Hutter Dr. Nicholas Harden (Public Examiner) Dr. Bruce Bowerman - University of Oregon (External Examiner) Dr. Ryan Morin (Chair)
  • Apollos Kim, Ph.D. Thesis Defence, MBB
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    June 19, 2013
    Thesis Title: Structural and kinetic analysis of Escherichia coli signal peptide peptidase A Dr. Mark Paetzel (Sr. Supervisor) Dr. Nicholas Harden Dr. Edgar Young Dr. Dipankar Sen (Public Examiner) Dr. Ross MacGillivray - UBC (External Examiner) Dr. Frederic Pio (Chair)
  • Kamal Othman's MASc. Thesis Defence
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    June 20, 2013
    Implementation of EKF-SLAM on NAO Humanoid Robot
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