In the place where innovative education, cutting-edge research and community outreach intersect, you'll find Simon Fraser University. Our vision? To be Canada's leading engaged university.
- #251 Ranking
- 74 Masters
- 968 Academic Staff
- 27,015 Students
- 8,375 Students (int'l)
- 14,588 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (16)
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
- M.A. Criminology
- M.A. Economics
- M.Ed. Educational Psychology
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geography
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Political Science
- M.A. Psychology
- MPP Public Policy
- M.A. Sociology
Business & Management (14)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.A. Communication
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- Master Publishing
- M.Sc. Statistics
Humanities (14)
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.A. Contemporary Arts
- M.A. English
- M.A. French
- M.A. Global Humanities
- M.A. History
- MA, MSc, MASc Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies
- M.A. Liberal Studies
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
Education & Training (13)
- M.Ed. Arts Education
- M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. Educational Practice
- M.Ed. Educational Psychology
- M.A. / M.Ed. Educational Technology & Learning Design
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (13)
- M.Sc. Earth Sciences
- M.Sc. Ecological Restoration
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geography
- MPM Pest Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- M.Sc. Actuarial Science
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- MA, MSc, MASc Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- MPM Pest Management
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Engineering & Technology (6)
- M.Eng. Engineering Science
- MASc Engineering Science
- M.Sc. Physics
Arts, Design & Architecture (5)
- M.A. Contemporary Arts
- M.Sc. Ecological Restoration
- MURB Urban Studies
Medicine & Health (5)
- M.A. Gerontology
- M.Sc. Health Sciences
- M.A. Psychology
- MPH Public Health
Computer Science & IT (4)
- M.Sc. Computing Science
- MDM Digital Media
Journalism & Media (3)
- M.A. Communication
- MDM Digital Media
- Master Publishing
Law (3)
- M.A. Criminology
- MPP Public Policy
About
History
Born in 1965, SFU has become Canada's leading comprehensive university with vibrant campuses in British Columbia's largest municipalities — Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey — and deep roots in partner communities throughout the province and around the world.
Education
We offer a wide variety of program options for you to build your own undergraduate degree - majors, minors, and certificates can be combined to create an experience unique to you. Master's and doctoral degrees are available in all eight of our faculties.
If it’s flexibility you’re after, try distance education or nights and weekends classes. For workplace skills and a global perspective, check out our Co-op and Study Abroad programs. Enrich your studies through non-academic programs that include leadership and mentorship opportunities, and sports and recreation activities.
Research
SFU researchers work across the arts, humanities and sciences to advance knowledge in key areas set out in the Strategic Research Plan. We engage students and communities to help solve research problems and deliver results that matter.
Career
Simon Fraser University is among Canada's leading comprehensive universities and consistently ranks as one of the top employers in the country.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
251 -50
2022
201 50
2021
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
301
2021
301
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
317 -4
2022
313 -7
2021
306
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
328 -30
2022
298 25
2021
323
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The International Services for Students (ISS) office provides support and services for all students seeking information regarding a variety of international learning opportunities. Specific services and supports include:
Housing services
Wondering where to live at SFU? We have options to suit students, families, staff, faculty and visitors.
Living in residences at SFU allows you to explore endless opportunities, create new experiences and lifelong friendships, and pursue passions. Our vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community welcomes students from all over the world. Immerse yourself in the university life and academic experience. Explore and find the campus that's right for you!
Library services
SFU’s libraries are vibrant educational hubs that support learning, research and community engagement.
ICT services
SFU offers all the technology support and solutions you need to teach, work and learn in the 21st century.
The university offers state-of-the-art technology and telecommunications services as well as video and web conferencing.
Medical services
- Allergy Injections
- Travel Health
- Wound care
- Cold/Flu/Illness care
- Urgent and emergency care
- Physical exams (work required)
- Prescriptions and medication management
- Minor procedures
- Birth Control education and prescribing
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment
- Vaccinations
- Pregnancy testing
- Health education
Student Life
Campus life
Campus Safety & Security Services is committed to engaging our community to make SFU a safe and secure environment to live, learn, and work. Campus Safety & Security Services is dedicated to providing the best public safety and resource protection services to our University community.
Sports facilities
- Drop-in Sports Drop-in Sports offers flexibility and unstructured play
- Intramural Leagues Play organized sport leagues on campus
- Sport Clubs Student organized sport clubs with a variety of competition levels
Student clubs
The Simon Fraser Student Society is a student-led organization that represents and advocates for the interests of the 26,000+ undergraduate students at SFU. As an undergraduate student, YOU are a member of the SFSS and benefit from all the services and opportunities we offer.
Accreditation
The NWCCU is one of six independent regional agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate the quality and institutional effectiveness of post-secondary institutions. Simon Fraser is being accredited by a U.S. agency because Canada doesnt have a comparable institutional accreditation body.
Student Reviews
great school if you know how to use the resources
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The professors are generally knowledgeable and good at teaching, but most students tend to be unengaged in class discussions and interacting with the teachers
SFU
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
university is good but tuition is very high
Make use of every opportunity to gain knowledge
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
The school system is very strict to students. No room for other school activities, long lecture hours every day
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