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New Brunswick
General admission requirements:
- All required Grade 11 courses (or equivalents)
- English language requirement
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
- A minimum of five (5) Approved grade 12 Courses, including English 121 or 122 (min 70%) or equivalent
Admission is based on an evaluation of all approved Grade 11 and 12 courses, with greater emphasis on List A courses.
What do I need?
To apply for admission, you must meet the general and program-specific requirements listed on this page.
Faculty of Applied Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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Computing Science 1 Software Systems |
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| Mechatronics Systems Engineering |
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| Sustainable Energy Engineering 2 |
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* Students unable to complete the requirements in any one category due to course availability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
1 The SFU-Zhejiang University Computing Science Dual Degree Program is designed to be open to domestic and international students. A supplemental statement of interest is required. Details on program eligibility can be found here. Prospective students from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, who do not hold Canadian citizenship, need to gain admission via Zhejiang University.
2 Applicants must complete a supplemental application. Further instructions will be provided to applicants directly after their application is received.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) |
Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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Students unable to complete the requirements in any one category due to course availability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Beedie School of Business (programs)
Applicants are required to submit a supplemental application.
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| All programs |
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Faculty of Communication, Art & Technology (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Communication |
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| Interactive Arts & Technology |
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| Contemporary Arts 1 |
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1 Applicants are required to submit a supplemental application. Audition, interview or portfolio required. See details.
Faculty of Education (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Bachelor of General Studies |
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Faculty of Environment (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Archaeology, Human Geography (BA) |
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| Resource and Environmental Management, Global Environmental Systems (BEnv) |
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| Environmental Science, , Physical Geography (BSc) |
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Faculty of Health Sciences (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Arts) |
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| Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science) |
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Faculty of Science (programs)
| Program | Grade 11 (required) | Grade 12 List A (required) | Grade 12 List B (approved, non-required) |
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| All programs |
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Approved course lists are not exhaustive: contact Student Recruitment and Admissions about specific courses not listed.
AP and IB courses may be used in place of approved grade 12 courses.
English 12:
- English 121 or 122
Math 12:
- Pre-Calculus A120 and Pre-Calculus B120
- Calculus 120
- Foundations of Math 120
Science 12:
- Biology 121
- Biology 122
- Chemistry 121
- Chemistry 122
- Physics 121
- Physics 122
- Environmental Science 120
Social Studies:
- Canadian Geography 120
- Canadian/World History 122
- Economics 120
- Individual and Family Dynamics 120
- Law 120
- Native Studies 120
- Political Science 120
- World Issues 120
- Philosophy 120
- Sociology 120
Language Arts
- 20th Century Literature 120
- Canadian Literature 120
Languages
- French 120
- French 122
- Spanish 120
- Mandarin 120
Arts Education
- Music 120
- Theatre Arts 120
- Visual Arts 120
Additional Approved Courses
- Accounting 120
- All academic Grade 12 subjects
Additional resources
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.
Aboriginal Admission Policy
Available admission pathway for students of Aboriginal heritage.
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 about diverse qualifications.