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Lead the Way: Graduate Studies at SFU in Canada for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Select SFU graduate programs are opening their applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits, particularly for Canadian students choosing to remain and study in Canada as well as US students looking to study outside the US.
Most applications for Fall 2025 will be open from Wednesday, April 16 and close Friday, April 25.
Some programs for Spring 2026 are still accepting applications after April 25. Review the list below.
ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµ Accepting for Fall 2025 Admits
ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµ Accepting for Spring 2026 Admits
Why Study at SFU?
- Canadian & International students pay the same tuition for most research-based programs
- Graduate tuition fees tend to be lower than
- All PhD programs (and select master's programs) have guaranteed minimum funding
- Post-graduation work permit opportunities (International/US students)
- High quality of life with access to
- Three campuses in the vibrant greater Vancouver with a
- Low-cost to travel to/from SFU as well as the rest of the lower mainland
About Graduate Studies
Graduate students at SFU work with world-renowned faculty members, undertaking cutting-edge research. We consistently place among the country's top 15 research universities in global and national university ranking systems.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies Vision, Mission, Values and our Strategic Plan outline how we support graduate students now and how we're going to support you moving forward!
Click on the program name(s) below to learn more about the specific programs temporarily accepting applications and their deadlines.
Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology MSc and PhD programs
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16–25, 2025
Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: now until August 31, 2025
Applicants must have a supervisor prior to being admitted to the MSc or PhD program.
Master of Business Administration MBA (Full-Time) - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 29, 2025
Master of Business Administration MBA (Flexible) - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 5, 2025
Indigenous Business Leadership Executive Master of Business Administration - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 5, 2025
Master of Science in Finance - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 29, 2025
Business Administration Graduate Diploma - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until July 25, 2025
Business Administration Graduate Diploma - Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: now until November 17, 2025
Executive Master of Business Administration - Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 29, 2025
Chemistry MSc and PhD programs
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until June 1, 2025
Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: now until October 1, 2025
Applicants must secure a supervisor before applying to either the MSc or PhD program.
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Science in Computing Science
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Arts in Contemporary Arts
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: June 29, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master's ÓÈÎïÊÓÆµ
- Curriculum & Instruction: Science Education and Communication MEd (ONLINE)
- Educational Technology and Learning Design MEd
- Teaching English as an Additional Language MEd
- Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Theory and Practice MEd
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Engineering in Engineering Science (MEng)
Master of Applied Science in Engineering Science (MASc)
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025 and May1-June 2, 2025
Global French and Francophone Studies Master of Arts
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
MA in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies: Course Intensive
Accepting applications for Fall 2025: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until May 2, 2025
Master of Arts in International Studies, Thesis and Extended Essays pathways
Accepting applications for Fall 2025: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Accepting applications for Fall 2025: now until June 1, 2025
Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: now until October 1, 2025
Master of Applied Science in Mechatronic Systems Engineering
PhD in Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Spring 2026 admits: now until May 31, 2025
Master of Engineering in Smart Manufacturing and Systems
International Applicants:
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until April 30, 2025
Domestic Applicants:
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: now until August 1, 2025; but please contact the graduate program assistant if you're applying after April 30, 2025.
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: now until May 31, 2025
MA in Political Science (course intensive and project)
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Resource Management - Project & Thesis options
These programs are specifically open for students wishing to join COPE lab with Karen Kohfeld or the
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
MA in Sociologyor MA in Anthropology
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Master of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 admits: April 16-25, 2025
PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
Accepting applications for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 admits: April 16-25, 2025
How to Apply
- Find the Program that Interests You
Admission is specific to each program; you must apply to your program(s) of interest. Visit the program or department website for more information on that program and admission deadlines. After comparing programs, if you still have questions, reach out to the program through the contact information listed on the program website. - Review Admission Requirements
Even if you meet the minimum University requirements for admission you are not assured admission into any graduate program. Most graduate programs have program-specific admission requirements in addition to the minimum which can be found on their program website. - Order/Prepare Application Materials
Prepare your application information and supporting documents. Individual graduate programs will require different components and submissions. We recommend contacting potential supervisors (if required) and your referees well in advance of starting the admission application.
English language test scores, where required, are sent to us electronically, directly from the testing agency. We encourage you to release your results as early as possible, as they can take approximately 4 weeks to process onto your application. - Apply Online
Complete the Online Application Process by due date.
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