International Fees Structure

Fee cohort assignment

• Students admitted to SFU after Fall 2017 are assigned a fee cohort based on their first term of enrollment.
• Students admitted to SFU prior to Fall 2017 may be assigned a fee cohort if their student status changes. Please see below for details.

Fee cohort duration

A cohort is normally in effect for five academic calendar years (September - August). See "Fee cohort changes" below for exceptions.

For example:

Fee cohort changes

A student's fee cohort will change if:

1. Five academic calendar years have elapsed (September - August); or
2. They defer their admission; or
3. They reapply to the university after having an academic standing of Required to Withdraw; or
4. They reapply to the university after voluntary withdrawal and completing further academic studies at a recognized post-secondary institution during the time of absence; or
5. They complete their original program.

International students who obtain Permanent Resident status

If an international student becomes a Permanent Resident within the term he/she is enrolled in, domestic tuition fees will be assessed for that term.

Please note: Permanent Resident status is attained as of the "Became a Permanent Resident on" date, indicated on the "Confirmation of Permanent Residence" document or Permanent Resident Card.