Sustainable Energy Engineering (Major) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Applied Science program is offered only at the Surrey campus. It combines core engineering disciplines with policy, economics and entrepreneurship, real-world projects and practical internships. The program is accredited by Engineers Canada toward professional engineer (P.Eng.) licensure.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences | Department: School of Sustainable Energy Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Core courses cover calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, programming (CMPT 130, 135), studio physics, engineering graphics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electric circuits and machines, power electronics and power systems, control systems, energy storage and integrated energy solution design projects. Every student completes a three-term co-operative education program, with at least two terms in industry.

Career pathways

Sustainable engineering leaders and professional engineers (P.Eng.).

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive. A supplemental application, along with related documentation, may be required for specific entry routes. For specific admission requirements, visit http://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements.html . For more information, contact an Applied Sciences Advisor . Admission is competitive and all SFU General Requirements apply. For specific admission requirements, visit http://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements.html . A supplemental application, along with related documentation, may be required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (May) terms; most students start in the fall term.

Fall 2027: high school applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027; other post-secondary transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027. Summer 2027: all applications open 1 December 2026 and close 15 January 2027. Spring 2027: all applications opened 1 July 2026 and close 15 September 2026.

The non-refundable application fee is 86 CAD for domestic students and 130 CAD for international students, payable online by credit card. Applications are submitted through EducationPlannerBC.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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