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International Services for Students
International Services for Students provides a variety of support, programming and non-academic advising on topics such as Canadian immigration documents (e.g. study permits, visas) and medical insurance, exchange and study abroad.
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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
If you are a graduate student, there are additional resources and supports available for international students through Gradudate and Postdoctoral Studies.
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Academic Advising
Academic advisors can assist you with everything from specific questions about enrollment and course selection, to complex questions about your future. Review important deadlines and academic calendar.
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Refugee and Newcomer Programs
SFU International Services for Students (ISS) provides support services for SFU students who identify as refugees or newcomers. SFU also partners with World University Services of Canada (WUSC) to directly sponsor refugee students via the Student Refugee Program (SRP).
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Medical Insurance at SFU
Apply for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) if you are a permanent resident or Canadian citizen and have not already done so. Enrolment in BC MSP is mandatory for all residents except for Canadian students moving from another province.
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Medical Insurance for Refugees
If you are a refugee and do not yet have BC MSP, apply for Interim Federal Health (IFH) and BC MSP. IFH will provide coverage while you wait for your MSP to take effect.
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If you are a Refugee Claimant and paying international tuition fees to SFU, you will be automatically enrolled in the International Medical Insurance guard.me@SFU plan. The International Medical Insurance fees will be assessed to your SFU student account. Opt-out of Guard.me@SFU if you have BC MSP or equivalent medical insurance plan.
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Step 3. Sign up for transition programs.
Global Connections Program
This is a peer-support program for undergraduate students which provides the opportunity to learn about the culture of SFU while making new friends and exploring what the community has to offer. The program is offered in Fall and Spring.
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Graduate Student Orientation
Make new friends across all our academic disciplines, build a base of support as you enter grad school, and connect with our service units that will support you throughout their graduate career.
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Explore Resources by Topic
From how to apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to opening a bank account and choosing a cell phone plan, explore important information and resources tailored for students from international pathways.
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Community Resources
There are a number of services and resources you can access in the community for international, newcomer, and refugee students by local not-for-profit organizations.