Computing Science (BSc or BA)

Computing Science (BSc or BA) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada. It takes 4 years; co-op available, with intakes in September.

Simon Fraser University is a public institution, ranked 312 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$39,839 a year, about ₹26.7 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$159,356 (≈ ₹1.07 crore) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international rate for 30 units of 200–400 level Computing Science courses ($1,327.97 per unit); first-year 100-level courses are charged at $1,262.88 per unit

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at Simon Fraser University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• CBSE, CISCE (ISC) or a state board Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12). Admission is calculated on all Class 12 academic subjects, using interim marks while you are at school.
• You need at least 50% in Class 12 Mathematics.
• Computing Science and Software Systems need Mathematics plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; Engineering needs Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics.
• Beedie Business accepts Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and needs a supplemental application.
• Fraser International College offers a pathway if you do not meet direct-entry requirements.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no part below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (no part below 4.0), PTE 65 or Duolingo 125.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 12 transcript with interim marks (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificates (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Supplemental application for Beedie Business (undergraduate)
• Statement of purpose, CV and references (graduate)
• Proof of funds for the study permit

• Undergraduate Scholars Entrance Scholarship (USES)

  Undergraduate, entering from high school

  Value: CAD 20,000 to 140,000

  Canadian and international high school applicants with academic and extracurricular excellence, entering any undergraduate programme in the fall term.

  Official page

Simon Fraser University opened in 1965 on Burnaby Mountain, just east of Vancouver. It is a public research university with three campuses in Metro Vancouver: Burnaby, Surrey and downtown Vancouver. SFU was Canada's top comprehensive university in the Maclean's rankings in 17 of 18 years, and in 2027 Maclean's named it Canada's No. 1 mid-size university.

SFU is known for computing science, engineering (including mechatronics and sustainable energy engineering), business at the Beedie School of Business and a large co-operative education programme. Its course-based master's degrees in Big Data, Cybersecurity and Visual Computing include paid co-op or internships.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at Simon Fraser University

• Software Systems (BSc)4 years; co-op available · C$39,839 / year
• Master of Science in Big Data16–20 months (four terms of study plus a mandatory paid co-op) · C$41,568 / year
• Engineering Science (BASc)4 years of study; co-op available · C$40,446 / year
• Business (BBA), Beedie School of Business4 years; co-op available · C$44,764 / year
• Data Science (BSc)4 years · C$37,886 / year
• Master of CybersecurityFour full-fee terms, with an internship · C$41,568 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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