Simon Fraser University ranked 8th in Canada, 125th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 26 research topics. Simon Fraser University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 75,828 academic publications and 2,467,473 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 211 notable alumni.
Simon Fraser University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 196th in the World with 41,820 publications made and 1,332,375 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Law, History.
Simon Fraser University ranked 17th for Biology in Canada and 406th in the World with 36,444 publications made and 1,368,593 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Simon Fraser University ranked 12th for Computer Science in Canada and 175th in the World with 34,221 publications made and 1,190,435 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Simon Fraser University ranked 14th for Engineering in Canada and 336th in the World with 33,965 publications made and 1,093,522 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Simon Fraser University ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Canada and 251st in the World with 31,867 publications made and 1,161,727 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Simon Fraser University ranked 14th for Physics in Canada and 356th in the World with 30,531 publications made and 994,452 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Simon Fraser University ranked 18th for Chemistry in Canada and 489th in the World with 25,596 publications made and 935,282 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Simon Fraser University ranked 18th for Medicine in Canada and 466th in the World with 25,023 publications made and 930,447 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology.
Simon Fraser University ranked 16th for Psychology in Canada and 266th in the World with 19,434 publications made and 687,270 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Mathematics in Canada and 219th in the World with 17,548 publications made and 620,661 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Business in Canada and 164th in the World with 14,993 publications made and 506,699 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Economics in Canada and 172nd in the World with 11,407 publications made and 371,455 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Simon Fraser University ranked 9th for Art & Design in Canada and 109th in the World with 9,684 publications made and 264,877 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Computer Graphics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
