In 1965, the Simon Fraser University was founded, today Canada's largest and most popular educational institution - a total of about 35,400 students study there. In addition to the main campus in Vancouver, the university has campuses in Sarrea and Burnaby. Together with other well-known universities (institutions in Waterloo, Victoria and Guilf), Simon Fraser University is listed in the list of the best places for higher education (according to Maclean's magazine), and in the national rating it ranks 7th.
The University was named after the famous and successful explorer Simon Fraser. Despite the fact that the university is young enough, its history is full of successes in the most diverse areas - today you can get education in various areas of undergraduate and graduate programs, to study at the MBA program and other professional courses. Students from all over the world value the highest quality of teaching (science and liberal arts are especially prominent). The university is known for its attention to innovations, a modern approach to education, effective courses for entrants. One of the first in Canada, Simon Fraser University introduced an academic year, consisting of 3 trimesters: it allows students to form a more flexible curriculum, enter more courses and disciplines into the schedule.
There are 6 faculties in Simon Fraser University that teach over 100 disciplines and programs:
The most popular specialties include business, engineering, media, economics and accounting.
Fraser International College was established relatively recently, which also operates on the campus of the university and is part of the IBT international group. Having studied for two years in college, students with a good level of knowledge and academic performance are guaranteed to enter the second year of the university in the chosen specialty. For Russian students, the second year of the college is open at once (it is similar to the first year of the university): for this you need to provide a good certificate (points 4 and 5), and also successfully pass the IELTS test (scores from 5.5). Students of the college deal with professional, highly qualified university teachers, can use the entire campus infrastructure, and the training programs are fully endorsed by university quality standards. Training groups are formed small to enable teachers to implement an individual approach: more closely monitor the achievements and successes of each student, pay attention to difficulties and, if necessary, adjust the curriculum.
In total, about 17% of foreign students study at the university, which is one of the highest in the country: it emphasizes the quality of education, the popularity of the university around the world, interest in the Canadian education system and the opportunities it offers.
The neighborhood of the main campus in Vancouver is also interesting: the university serves as the center of the suburb of Universitet, which was designed and built with the use of the latest technologies and at the same time with observance of all strict norms of ecology and nature management.
The general course of higher education at the university can be obtained in one of the many specialties taught at 6 faculties (a total of about 950 qualified teachers work at the university). Duration of training is 4 years; After receiving a diploma, a student can start working or continue studying on the master's program and on.
Proposed specialties:
The cost of training is (the price depends on the chosen direction):
Master's degree is the next stage of higher education according to the accepted Bologna system. For admission, the student must have a bachelor's degree (preferably in the same specialty, where he plans to continue his studies, or at least adjacent), and also demonstrate a high level of English proficiency. It will be superfluous and recommendations from the teachers, if any - from employers and the boss. Usually the master's program starts in September and lasts 1-2 years (duration, like the cost, depends on the chosen direction).
The following specialties are offered:
The cost of training is (the price depends on the chosen direction):
For the training of students on the MBA program, a specialized business school operates on the territory of the university: this allows you to make the course as effective as possible, corresponding to the real life conditions of the modern world. Such an approach helps the student in the future without problems to get a job in large companies, occupy high positions, successfully work in modern conditions.
There is also an accelerated version of this course: its duration is 12 months, but due to high intensity, students learn a program designed for 24 months (standard MBA duration at the university is 2 years).
The cost of training is (the price depends on the chosen direction):
University and college students live on the campus of the university, in comfortable and comfortable residences (full board). For college students, it becomes an excellent opportunity to fully integrate into the academic environment, get used to the Canadian educational system, feel part of a single student brotherhood.
The university lives an active extracurricular life, which during the year includes various social and cultural activities. To support a rich activity outside the classroom, the Student Council is assisted by some associations whose members are SFUs:
Among the famous students who graduated from high school, we can distinguish:
This is not a complete list of famous personalities. Among the professors-teachers you can also meet prestigious specialists.
The main campus of the university is located on a small hill, which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding area (height of about 300 meters). In the main building there is an extensive library, two functional sports complexes, three own picture galleries and even the Museum of Archeology and Ethnology. The campus is so picturesque and harmonious that he has repeatedly won the architectural competitions, and also appeared in famous movies: "Cat Woman", "Fantastic Four", "I, Robot", "Another World: Awakening" and others. Today, the university campus is the only university in Canada to be awarded the prestigious title "Architecture of National Importance": this status was awarded to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.
As already mentioned, the university and college have divided the academic year into three terms - this allows students to start training three times a year (in September, January or May).
Tuition fees are (the price depends on Selected direction):
The price does not include and is paid separately:
For all students the basic and priority requirement is excellent knowledge of English (IELTS from 5.5). The specific requirements for applicants for undergraduate and graduate programs differ:
Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |