Admission Requirements

• Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program (GGR 1.3.2)
• Admission to a Master's Program (GGR 1.3.3)
• Admission to a Doctoral Program (GGR 1.3.4)
• Admission Under Special Arrangements (GGR 1.3.5)
• Admission as a Qualifying Student (GGR 1.3.6)
• Admission as a Non-degree Student (GGR 1.3.7)
• Conditional Admission (GGR 1.3.8)
• Admission as an Exchange Student 1.3.9)
• Application for Admission (GGR 1.3.10)
• Application to Take a Second Master's or Doctoral Degree (GGR 1.3.11)
• English Language Competence (GGR 1.3.12)
• Certificate Programs (GGR 1.3.13)

You may seek admission to a graduate diploma, master's or doctoral program. Those who are not qualified to enter a specific program may seek admission to the University as a qualifying student under the provisions of paragraph 1.3.6.

For admission to post baccalaureate programs, refer to the undergraduate section of the SFU Calendar.

Before applying for admission, you should obtain information about admission requirements and procedures. This information can be obtained from the websites of departments and faculties, or by contacting the department's graduate secretary.

Applicants meeting the minimum University requirements for admission are not assured admission into any graduate program. Most graduate programs have admission requirements in addition to the minimum. In addition, programs must restrict admission to students whose interests are compatible with available resources and faculty expertise.

GPA Conversion

This section provides information on grading and tools that allow you to convert a GPA from another institution to its SFU equivalent to ensure that your qualifications meet the minimum requirements for admission.

• SFU's Grading Systems and Policies
• Canadian University Grading Systems
• International Students Qualification Equivalents
• GPA Conversion tool
• Grade Conversion tool (SFU staff only)