Typical Costs
These typical education costs are approximations in Canadian dollars, and will vary depending on course enrollment, program of study, and other individual and personal variables. Estimated values shall not be binding to SFU Student Services or the institution (Simon Fraser University) as a whole.
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Undergraduate Estimated Costs
Domestic students
Expense type |
2026/27 per term costs (4 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 5 courses, 15 units of normal fees) |
$ 3,310 |
| Supplementary fees 2 | $ 528 |
| Textbooks, technology, and supplies 5 | $ 1,200 |
| Residence (North Towers, single room) | $ 3,780 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan 3 |
$ 365 |
| Residence meal plan | $ 3,727 |
Total/term: |
$ 12,910 |
International students
Expense type |
2026/27 per term costs (4 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 5 courses, 15 units of normal fees) | $18,944 1 |
| Supplementary fees 2 | $528 |
| Textbooks, technology and supplies 5 | $1,200 |
| Residence (North Towers, single room) |
$3,780 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan 3 |
$365 |
| BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance) 3 |
$300 |
| Residence meal plan |
$3,727 |
Total/term: |
$28,844 |
Graduate Estimated Costs
Domestic Students
Expense type |
2026/27 per term costs (4 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (full-time research term) | $2,193 4 |
| Supplementary fees 2 | $454 |
| Textbooks, technology and supplies 5 | $1,200 |
| Residence (Hamilton Hall) |
$4,720 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan 3 |
$592 |
| Residence meal plan |
$3,727 |
Total/ term: |
$12,886 |
International students
Expense type |
2026/27 per term costs |
|---|---|
| Tuition (full-time research term) | $2,193 4 |
| Supplementary fees 2 | $454 |
| Textbooks, technology and supplies 5 | $1,200 |
| Residence (Hamilton Hall) | $4,720 |
| Student Society Health and Dental plan 3 |
$592 |
| BC Medical Services Plan (Primary Medical Insurance) 3 |
$300 |
| Residence meal plan |
$3,727 |
Total/term: |
$13,186 |
Notes and exceptions:
Typical costs are updated yearly in June.
1 Tuition fees at the 200 level and above offered by the Faculty of Business Administration, the School of Computing Science, and the School of Engineering Science are higher than normal course tuition fees: see Undergraduate tuition fees.
2 Supplementary fees include the U-Pass (Universal Transit Pass), Student Services and Recreation-Athletics fees, and the Student Activity Fee. The Student Activity fee includes the Fall 2026 Build SFU Levy cost. The Build SFU Levy increases yearly on January 1.
3 Student Society Health and Dental plan fees are normally paid each September for the entire academic year (September - August). As a student studying in the Province of British Columbia, the Medical Services Plan (health fee) for international students, MSP, is paid directly to the provincial government and has been included here as a cost incurred for students in a given term. New International Students are required to have short term primary medical insurance with guard.me@sfu when attending an SFU undergraduate, graduate or exchange program until they are eligible for coverage through MSP. This cost has not been included in these typical costs. Find more information on our Medical Insurance FAQ. Additional costs may apply.
4 The estimated international graduate student costs are based on regular program tuition and fees. Graduate tuition fees vary between regular and speciality programs. A graduation fee is charged in the first attended term.
5 A textbooks, technology and supplies amount is provided as a guideline of how much to budget for books and supplies each term, including an amount built in to contribute to the purchase of appropriate technology once per degree program.