Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading public research university located in British Columbia, with campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey. Established in 1965, SFU is widely recognized for its strong focus on innovation, research excellence, and community engagement.

It is considered one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities and is known for offering diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs across fields such as business, engineering, computing science, arts, and social sciences.

🌍 Ranking Details

📊 Global Rankings

• Ranked #301–350 in the world (Times Higher Education 2026)
• Among the top 1.9% of universities globally
• Around #318 globally (QS Rankings)

🇨🇦 Canada Rankings

• Ranked #11 in Canada (THE 2026)
• Ranked #13 in Canada (QS Rankings)
• #1 Comprehensive University in Canada (Maclean’s 2026)

🌱 Subject & Impact Rankings

• Top rankings in subjects like:
  • Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography (Top 5 in Canada)
• #3 in Canada for Climate Action & Sustainable Cities
• Strong global presence in social sciences, computer science, and humanities