Fraser International College (FIC) is located on Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Burnaby campus, in British Columbia, Canada. FIC enables students from all over the world to reach their potential and goals by offering high-quality education. Our combined letter of offer from FIC & SFU compliments the programs and courses delivered at SFU. Our programs are designed to support students with a direct pathway into SFU second year. FIC’s qualified instructors ensure students have the very best preparation for the demands of higher education in Canada. Each program area offers small class sizes, diverse courses, and volunteering opportunities. All of which combined, maximize the learning opportunities, growth of creativity, and the student’s passion. FIC provides students with the first year courses needed for their transition to SFU when they meet the requirements on their combined letter of offer from FIC having experienced a teaching and learning environment that supports them to harness their talents and achieve their dreams.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM STAGE II

The courses taken during this program are designed by SFU and all instructors are approved by the university. Depending on your secondary school qualifications and grades, you may apply directly to UTP Stage II. To progress to the second year of the relevant degree program at SFU, you must complete 10 academic courses and achieve the minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) specified for your program of study at SFU. You can complete UTP Stage II in three terms (one year).

ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BA)

UTP Stage II: Arts and Social Sciences is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Arts degree. It provides the foundation for further study in many areas such as economics, English, international studies, political science, psychology, linguistics and criminology.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

UTP Stage II: Business Administration is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Business Administration. It provides the foundation for further study in many aspects of business and commerce to help you choose your area of specialization for your Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

COMMUNICATION, ART AND TECHNOLOGY (BA)

UTP Stage II: Communication, Art and Technology is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Arts degree. The courses provide introduction to three Schools housed within the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, providing the foundation for a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Double Minor specialization.

COMMUNICATION AND BUSINESS (BA)

UTP Stage II: Communication and Business is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Arts degree awarded by the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology (FCAT). The program will provide you with the necessary foundation to understand and excel in such an exciting program.

COMPUTING SCIENCE (BSC)

UTP Stage II: Computing Science is equivalent to the first year of SFU’s Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) degree program. It provides the foundation for further study in many aspects of computing to help you choose your area of specialization for your undergraduate degree.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE (ENSC)

UTP Stage II: Engineering Science provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s School of Engineering Science degrees. Students enrolled in an Engineering Science degree program at SFU complete three terms of full-time paid work experience during their degree.

ENVIRONMENT (BA)

UTP Stage II: Environment provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Environment. With growing awareness of Environmental issues around the World, a degree from the Faculty of the Environment will provide multiple career options in Canada and around the World.

ENVIRONMENT (BSC)

UTP Stage II: Environment (Science) provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Environment. With an emphasis on applied and interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental problems, programs in the Faculty of the Environment provide multiple career options for students in Canada and around the World.

ENVIRONMENT (BENV)

UTP Stage II: Environment (Environment) provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Environment. With an emphasis on applied and interdisciplinary solutions to complex environmental problems, programs in the Faculty of the Environment provide multiple career options for students in Canada and around the World.

HEALTH SCIENCES (BA)

UTP Stage II: Health Sciences (BA): The interdisciplinary approach of SFU’s Health Sciences program encourages a broad exploration of diverse areas of study and will allow students to gain an excellent foundation in a variety of areas and choose the area of study they wish to specialize in when they progress to SFU.

HEALTH SCIENCES (BSC)

UTP Stage II: Health Sciences (BSc) provides first-year courses and the foundation for progression to the second year of SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Programs in the Health Sciences combine scientific inquiry with social and behavioural research to examine the underlying causes of health and disease and the factors that influence population health.

SCIENCES (BSC)

The UTP Stage II: Science pathway is a student’s first step into realizing their dreams of transforming the world through scientific research, using interactive, theoretical and practical approaches to improving society. In UTP Stage II: Science students choose to focus in one of four different areas: mathematics and data science, experimental science, life science, or general science.

ACCOMMODATION

SFU RESIDENCES (ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION)

FIC students may choose to live in SFU residences at the Burnaby campus, just a short walk from classes. The residences feature single-room accommodation with extra-long beds and high-speed internet access, and common rooms with shared TVs and microwaves. They also have a dining hall and a meal plan that is available to the entire residence community.

North Towers $3,224

East/West Towers $3,720

Shell house $3,192

McTaggart Cowan Hall $3,192

Townhouses $3,440

HOMESTAY

For many students, the opportunity to stay with a Canadian family in the local community offers special appeal. As a homestay student, you will have the chance to be a part of the family, taking part in family activities and celebrating special occasions.

All families are within commuting distance of FIC and SFU. Your homestay arrangement may include breakfast, lunch and dinner, and may be upgraded upon request to include special amenities such as internet access or a private bathroom. FIC’s preferred homestay providers are:

Vancouver Central Homestay,

and First Choice International Placement.

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