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Punjabi
Learn Punjabi
Join the 130 million people around the world who speak Punjabi. The ninth most-spoken language in the world, Punjabi is a fascinating and vibrant language.
Punjabi Language Instruction at SFU
As one of British Columbia's most widely spoken languages, Punjabi plays an important role in the cultural, social, and economic life of communities across the province. At Simon Fraser University, Punjabi language instruction provides students with opportunities to strengthen connections to culture and heritage, deepen intercultural understanding, and engage with one of British Columbia's most vibrant and influential communities.
Housed within the Department of World Languages and Literatures in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Punjabi language courses are open to students from across the university. For heritage learners, studying Punjabi can strengthen connections to family histories, cultural traditions, and community identity. For students from all backgrounds, it offers an opportunity to engage with the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of Punjabi-speaking communities in British Columbia and beyond.
Learn more about supporting Punjabi language instruction at SFU
Which Punjabi language course should I take?
Students with no background in the language may enroll themselves into the relevant introductory course.
Students who have some background in Punjabi should contact the course instructor for a placement interview if they are enrolling in an Punjabi course for the first time.
Students who have transferred from a college or a university and took Punjabi in their prior institution should take the next level course.
* We reserve the right to move students to more proficiency-appropriate courses or to unenroll students when there is no appropriate course for them.
Placement interviews
Students who are unsure about their level or background in Punjabi should attend a placement interview before they register for courses. Contact the undergraduate advisor (wlladv@sfu.ca) to arrange.
Students are expected to provide true information about their language background and language learning experiences to the best of their knowledge. Concealing your knowledge of the language and/or providing false information are considered academic dishonesty and can be recorded on the your academic record. For more information, read SFU's academic integrity page.
Fall 2026 Courses
| Course | Title | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUNJ 110 D900 | Introductory Punjabi II |
Sessional
|
Sep 9 – Dec 7, 2026: Tue, Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Surrey
|
Even more Punjabi courses
Interested in knowing what other Punjabi courses you can take in future semesters? See our full course offering on SFU's Student Services website.