Simon Fraser University ranked 8th in Canada, 129th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 28 research topics. Simon Fraser University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 78,005 academic publications and 2,601,174 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 228 notable alumni.
Simon Fraser University ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Canada and 197th in the World with 42,924 publications made and 1,421,875 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Law, History.
Simon Fraser University ranked 17th for Biology in Canada and 415th in the World with 37,314 publications made and 1,443,515 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Simon Fraser University ranked 12th for Computer Science in Canada and 180th in the World with 34,922 publications made and 1,244,365 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Simon Fraser University ranked 15th for Engineering in Canada and 345th in the World with 34,649 publications made and 1,146,626 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 260th in the World with 32,609 publications made and 1,230,177 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Simon Fraser University ranked 15th for Physics in Canada and 361st in the World with 31,150 publications made and 1,044,608 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 494th in the World with 26,089 publications made and 995,309 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Simon Fraser University ranked 18th for Medicine in Canada and 470th in the World with 25,826 publications made and 983,238 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology.
Simon Fraser University ranked 16th for Psychology in Canada and 267th in the World with 19,919 publications made and 727,005 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Mathematics in Canada and 221st in the World with 17,813 publications made and 653,339 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Business in Canada and 168th in the World with 15,256 publications made and 542,685 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Simon Fraser University ranked 13th for Economics in Canada and 171st in the World with 11,652 publications made and 404,733 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 111th in the World with 9,895 publications made and 278,814 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.
