📖Introduction

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

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📚About the Program

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📖Program Curriculum

Lower Division Requirements
Students must complete all of the following

CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)
GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)
GEOG 253 - Introduction to Remote Sensing (3)
GEOG 255 - Geographical Information Science I (3)
MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)
and one of

CMPT 210 - Probability and Computing (3)
MACM 201 - Discrete Mathematics II (3)
and either both of

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3)
CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3)
or both of

CMPT 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)
CMPT 135 - Introduction to Computer Programming II (3)
and one of

GEOG 213 - Introduction to Geomorphology (3)
GEOG 214 - Weather and Climate (3)
GEOG 215 - The Biosphere (3)
GEOG 221 - Economic Worlds (3)
GEOG 241 - People, Place, Society (3)
GEOG 261 - Encountering the City (3)
and one of

GEOG 251 - Quantitative Geography (3)
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
STAT 271 - Probability and Statistics for Computing Science (3)
and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3) †
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3) †
and one of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)
MATH 155 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II (3) †
MATH 158 - Calculus II for the Social Sciences (3) †
and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3)
† with a grade of B+ or better and permission of the School of Computing Science

Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 45 upper division units including all of

CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
CMPT 354 - Database Systems I (3)
CMPT 361 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
and one of

CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)
CMPT 363 - User Interface Design (3)
CMPT 371 - Data Communications and Networking (3)
CMPT 384 - Symbolic Computing (3)
and three of

GEOG 351 - Multimedia Cartography (4)
GEOG 352 - Spatial Analysis (4)
GEOG 353 - Advanced Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 355 - Geographical Information Science II (4)
GEOG 356 - 3D GIScience (4)
and two of

CMPT 372 - Web II - Server-side Development (3)
CMPT 412 - Computational Vision (3)
CMPT 419 - Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3)
CMPT 454 - Database Systems II (3)
CMPT 461 - Computational Photography and Image Manipulation (3)
and two of

GEOG 451 - Spatial Modeling (4)
GEOG 453 - Theoretical and Applied Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 455 - Theoretical and Applied GIS (4)
GEOG 457 - Geovisualization Interfaces (4)
and four additional upper division units in physical or human geography. Students should consult with the program advisor when choosing these units

and three additional upper division units in CMPT or MACM courses.

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🏫About Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. Known for its innovative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary education, SFU offers a broad range of programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, and health sciences. With a strong focus on research, community engagement, and experiential learning, SFU prepares students to tackle complex societal challenges and make a positive impact in their chosen fields. The university's stunning mountain-top campus provides an inspiring backdrop for academic exploration and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

933 RMB

Tuition fee:

34,644 CAD per year

103,932 CAD in total

Insurance is 868 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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