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Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6, Canada
4.01 / 5 based on 54 reviews.
Description:
A mid-size Canadian university, with 17,000 students and over 100 programs. The main campus is on a mountain in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia, only 8 miles from Vancouver and the downtown Harbour Centre campus.


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86% of students recommend
54 reviews
Housing
3.5/5
 All experiences (54)
Student life
4.6/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.6/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“Be prepared to study hard, save money for travel and living” Read Review
hegefk, Norway

54 Expenses reviews of Simon Fraser University

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EXPENSES    
by Seph, BartonCollege, Wilson, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
private loans
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
I had a girlfriend in Canada which increase my spending habits quite a bit.
Nightlife: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Food, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Costs of bus passes where quite high and Safeway was too expense for my tastes. Budget constantly and don't overspend. At the same time have fun!
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EXPENSES    
by Barbara, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
because you want to experience as much as possible in a very short period of time
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Heike, Hanzehogeschool, Hogeschool van Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Business Studies, exchange from university
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
The living costs where higher. For travel: once you are in Canada you just have to see as much as possible if this beautiful country
Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by deallo, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
Accountancy, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
notr at all
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
not realy
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EXPENSES    
by Hege, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Not enough loan to cover all the expenses
Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Save a lot of money before going!!
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EXPENSES    
by ryan, Arizona State University, Tempe, United States
Accountancy, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits:
Nightlife: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Sandra, Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
Banking, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Roland, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Not specified
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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EXPENSES    
by Lisa Lind, Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo, Norway
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Travel: was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Food, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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