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Transfer to SFU
Complete your degree at one of Canada's leading research universities
Thinking of transferring? Complete your degree at SFU while participating in a network of engaged students, passionate faculty, supportive staff and proud alumni. Get an education recognized worldwide for excellence and innovation. Graduate with the skills and experience you need to fulfill your potential.
Start your journey
Check admission requirements
Your admission depends on where you're currently studying and which program you are applying to at SFU. Review the requirements for college/university transfer students before you apply.
Browse our programs
See the interdisciplinary programs, faculties and diverse career options available when you study at SFU. Combine majors, minors, certificates and learning experiences to build your possibilities.
info Applying to transfer to SFU for Fall 2025
Dates and deadlines to apply for Fall 2025 (September)
Applications open: March 1
Applications close: April 15
Document deadline: May 15
Evaluation period: May - July
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Connect with us
We know transferring to another institution is a big decision and you may have questions. Our team is ready to discuss your goals, answer your questions and help you decide if SFU is the ideal next step in your academic journey. Use our Ask Us A Question form to connect with us today.
Talk to a faculty representative
SFU’s eight faculties provide endless opportunities for academic exploration, skill development and diverse career paths. Connect directly with faculty and program representatives for personalized guidance and support.
Start your application
Applying to SFU
All applications to post-secondary institutions in B.C. are submitted through EducationPlannerBC. Once you apply, you'll have a to-do list of items dependent on your pathway.
What's next?
Visit us for a campus tour
Discover what student life is like at our Burnaby or Surrey campuses by taking part in an in-person tour, led by an SFU student. Our tour guide provides a personal perspective on university life, along with an overview of our academic facilities and support services.
Experience a guided virtual tour
Can’t join us in person? Explore all three SFU campuses from home with a guided virtual tour led by an SFU student – ask your questions and get familiar with SFU!
We offer guided virtual tours at various times during the week.
info Did you know
- After completing your application, transfer credit will be applied to your records during the admission evaluation process, so you can take your learning experiences (and credits) with you to SFU.
- In addition to credit evaluation, SFU supports the Pan-Canadian Protocol on the transferability of first- and second-year courses from any recognized Canadian university.
Why transfer to SFU?
Transfer students find success at SFU as they pursue their academic goals, study with innovative and enterprising professors, expand their personal goals with new skills and experience, and discover belonging and purpose amongst an engaged learning community.
Transfer Student Who Found Success at SFU
Learn from industry leaders and build a solid academic foundation
Our interdisciplinary approach to learning allows you to pursue your goals while acquiring a solid foundation of relevant knowledge, skills and current best practices to help you excel in life and your career after university.
#1
comprehensive university in Canada
SFU has been consistently ranked Canada's #1 comprehensive university since 2008. As one of the country's leading research universities, this puts us among Canada's top 15 universities in several global and national university ranking systems.
Excluding 2014, when SFU ranked #2 | Source: Maclean's University Rankings.
1,000+
faculty members including 400+ international faculty
You'll be taught by global experts and leading researchers who bring diverse experience and knowledge to your classrooms, lecture halls and labs. Our professors foster exceptional learning opportunities through their expertise across diverse fields and industries.
60+
Research centres and institutes
SFU's research initiatives contribute to our position among Canada's top universities in research impact. Undergraduate students can actively participate in research projects, a creative learning approach that provides hands-on training and experience working on ground-breaking research.
9,200+
students enrolled in coop*
SFU students actively make an impact through their co-op work experiences both in Canada and internationally, working with globally recognized organizations and businesses.
*New, seeking, placed and returning coop students
"My friend in SFU... told me about what projects they were doing, and I thought, 'Oh, this is what I want to do.' I decided that I wanted to transfer to SFU on the spot."
- Current student in the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, Justin Yu
You’ll have a place at SFU. Find supports to help set you up for success here.
Students who transfer to SFU value the experiences and resources available to them. You’ll have access to services and resources that support your academic, professional and personal journey – from student to alumnus, and beyond. Here are some of the many ways we help.
Academic support
We have various supports and resources to help you work towards earning your degree at SFU.
Funding your education
We’ll help you understand and plan for the ongoing costs of your university education and find resources that may help with funding.
Student life at SFU
Everyone is welcome to participate and making meaningful connection in the SFU community, both in and out of the classrooms, lecture halls and labs.
