Simon Fraser University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #129 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #76 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #8 of 101 | In Canada |
| #2 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| #1 of 2 | In Burnaby |
| #17 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top100 | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.sfu.ca
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December) |
We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for Simon Fraser University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Simon Fraser University is a world-class research university with 78,005 scientific papers published and 2,601,174 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Philosophy.
Simon Fraser University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 698 | 6158 |
| 1994 | 706 | 7163 |
| 1995 | 762 | 7732 |
| 1996 | 769 | 8957 |
| 1997 | 794 | 9797 |
| 1998 | 759 | 10373 |
| 1999 | 750 | 11707 |
| 2000 | 941 | 13560 |
| 2001 | 966 | 15164 |
| 2002 | 1439 | 21165 |
| 2003 | 1253 | 22741 |
| 2004 | 1380 | 25476 |
| 2005 | 1533 | 31138 |
| 2006 | 1824 | 35803 |
| 2007 | 2085 | 41342 |
| 2008 | 2096 | 47955 |
| 2009 | 2408 | 55403 |
| 2010 | 2525 | 63534 |
| 2011 | 2711 | 74370 |
| 2012 | 2801 | 87135 |
| 2013 | 2731 | 97270 |
| 2014 | 2784 | 104838 |
| 2015 | 2923 | 113020 |
| 2016 | 3147 | 117725 |
| 2017 | 3266 | 124440 |
| 2018 | 3345 | 135409 |
| 2019 | 3383 | 153207 |
| 2020 | 3743 | 178442 |
| 2021 | 3781 | 201845 |
| 2022 | 3449 | 189620 |
| 2023 | 3652 | 198031 |
| 2024 | 3054 | 190487 |
| 2025 | 2082 | 164083 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate tuition fee, 173.91-231.88 per unit for domestic students or 654.94-734.91 per unit for international students; Graduate tuition fees: Research programmes full-time fee, 1,728.80 per term or 5,186.40 per year, as of Fall 2014 (CAD) |
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Simon Fraser University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Simon Fraser University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | TBD | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maîtrise/Master's Degree | Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Doctorat/Doctoral Degree | Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences |
Simon Fraser University alumni
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Terry Fox
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
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Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$1 billion has been raised in his name through the Terry Fox Research Institute as of February 2026.
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Melissa Roxburgh
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Melissa Roxburgh is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012), Supernatural (2014), The Marine 4: Moving Target (2015), Star Trek Beyond (2016), Valor (2017–2018), Mindcage (2022), and as Michaela Stone in the NBC/Netflix science fiction drama series Manifest (2018–2023). Since January 2025, she leads the television series The Hunting Party as FBI agent Rebecca "Bex" Henderson.
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Margaret Trudeau
- Occupations
- writerautobiographeradvocateactorphotographer
- Biography
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Margaret Joan Trudeau is a Canadian activist and the mother of Justin Trudeau, the 23rd prime minister of Canada. She married Pierre Trudeau, the 15th prime minister of Canada, in 1971, three years after he became prime minister. They divorced in 1984, during his final months in office. She is also the mother of the journalist and author Alexandre "Sacha" Trudeau, and Michel Trudeau (now deceased) with Trudeau, and of son Kyle (born 1984), and daughter Alicia (born 1988), with Ottawa real-estate developer Fried Kemper. She is the first woman in Canadian history to have been both the wife and the mother of prime ministers. Trudeau is an advocate for people with bipolar disorder, with which she has been diagnosed.
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Gabor Maté
- Occupations
- physicianpsychotherapistwriter
- Biography
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Gabor Maté CM is a Canadian physician and author. He has worked in family practices and specializes in childhood development and trauma, including long-term effects on physical and mental health, such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and addiction.
Simon Fraser University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Sciences | Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Geography, Mechanical Engineering, Microelectronics, Multimedia, Physical Engineering, Software Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Canadian Studies, Chinese, Cognitive Sciences, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Film, Gender Studies, German, Gerontology, Greek, Greek (Classical), History, International Studies, Japanese, Labour and Industrial Relations, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Medieval Studies, Modern History, Modern Languages, Native American Studies, Persian, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Urban Studies, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Engineering Management, Finance |
| Faculty : Communication, Art and Technology | Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dance, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Political Sciences, Publishing and Book Trade, Technology, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, English, Foreign Languages Education, Indigenous Studies, Mathematics, Natives Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Environment | Development Studies, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geography (Human), Natural Resources, Surveying and Mapping, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Behavioural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Molecular Biology, Occupational Health, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Statistics, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Science | Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Geology, Health Education, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nuclear Physics, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports, Statistics, Toxicology |
General information
| Alternative names | SFU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | Nous sommes prêts We are ready |
| Colors | red, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8888 University Drive Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6 Canada |
|---|---|
| City population | 249,000 |