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United States (American Curriculum)
Admission requirements
English Language requirement
All applicants must meet the university's English Language Requirement. See details
Students following a US curriculum must also present a final grade of 70% in senior level English.
Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements
All applicants must meet the university's Quantitative and Analytical Skills requirements. See details
Students following a US curriculum must present a minimum grade of C-/60% in a junior or senior level acceptable Math course.
General admission requirements
The SAT/ACT requirement is optional for students applying for Fall 2024 admission onwards. Applicants who have a SAT or ACT are welcome to submit their test score. Applicants will not be at a disadvantage if they cannot or choose not to submit a test score.
Applicants must
- present a minimum of 3 senior level academic courses, including English;
- submit an interim transcript showing final grades for all courses completed and a list of all senior courses currently in progress.
Faculty/Program-specific requirements
View the faculty you are interested in to see the faculty- or program-specific requirements.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Computing Science (including the Zhejiang Dual Degree Program*), Software Systems
- Senior level Math
- One of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
*NOTE: Dual Degree Program applicants: The SFU-Zhejiang University Computing Science Dual Degree Program is open to domestic and international students.
Engineering Science, Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering*
- Senior level Math
- Senior level Chemistry
- Senior level Physics
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Anthropology; Archaeology; Asia-Canada; Cognitive Science; Criminology; Economics; English; Explorations; First Nations; French; French Cohort; Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies; Gerontology; Hellenic Studies; History; Humanities; International Studies; Labour Studies; Languages; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; Philosophy; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; World Literature
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Beedie School of Business
Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management
- Senior level Math
For secondary school applicants, admission to SFU Business Administration programs will be based on a combination of a student’s academic performance and an assessment of their broad based supplemental application. For details, please see the Beedie School of Business website.
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Communication
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Contemporary Arts
- May require portfolio/audition; please see School for the Contemporary Arts.
Interactive Arts and Technology
- Senior level Math
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of General Studies
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Faculty of Environment
Archaeology, Human Geography, Urban Worlds (BA)
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Environmental Science, Physical Geography (BSc)
- Senior level Math
- Two of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Geographic Information Science (GIS) (BSc)
- Senior level Math
- One of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Global Environmental Systems, Resource and Environmental Management (BEnv)
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
- Must meet general requirements - no additional faculty/program course prerequisites
Bachelor of Science
- Senior level Math
Faculty of Science
Behavioral Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Sciences, General Science, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Physics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- Senior level Math
- Two of senior level Biology/Chemistry/Physics
Advanced placement
Information for students in an AP program, or with AP course credit.
International Baccalaureate
Information for students in an IB program, or with IB course credit.
Diverse qualifications
Admission pathway for students who meet minimum admission standards and have demonstrated commitment or excellence in other endeavours, or who have succeeded in their studies despite difficult circumstances. Learn more