Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Canada

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include .

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
101
IELTS
7
PTE
65
DUOLINGO
125

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Resume
General LOR
Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

	Application Deadline
Fall	Jun 1, 2026
Spring	Oct 1, 2026
Summer	Feb 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

Application fees: CAD 112 for applicants with Canadian transcripts and CAD 160 for applicants with international transcripts. Tuition (research-based PhD) listed as CAD 2,149.58 per term for the 2025-2026 academic year; international students pay the same fees as domestic students. Tuition decreases by 50% after eight semesters. Rough estimated program cost cited as approximately CAD 32,250 based on ~15 terms at approx. CAD 2,150 per term.