Simon Fraser University

About Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a member of multiple national and international higher education associations, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, International Association of Universities, and Universities Canada. SFU has also partnered with other universities and agencies to operate joint research facilities such as the TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, which houses the world's largest cyclotron, and Bamfield Marine Station, a major centre for teaching and research in marine biology.

Undergraduate and graduate programs at SFU operate on a year-round, three-semester schedule. In 2015, SFU became the second Canadian university to receive accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Why Should Study at Simon Fraser University?

Our students graduate with the skills they need to fulfill their potential – both as professionals and as contributing members of their communities.

We have a culture that supports the pursuit of academic excellence and innovation, as well as a breadth of diverse and industry-relevant programs.

Our eight faculties offer students endless opportunities to undertake academic discovery, develop holistic skillsets and pursue unique career paths. We believe professional experience enriches our students’ education and prepares them for the future. Our co-op education program—one of Canada’s largest – allows our students to build hands-on experience throughout their educational journey.

We also offer a broad selection of local and international field schools and exchanges, undergraduate student research awards, volunteer stewardship activities, and leadership training.

We foster an entrepreneurial spirit and offer an interdisciplinary ecosystem that supports every stage of the innovation journey, from community and industry partnerships, to ideation, mentorship and ventures that scale.

Over the past 60 years, SFU has risen above to establish ourselves as a leading research university, consistently ranking in the top 1-2% of universities worldwide. We are internationally recognized for excellence in research, innovation, commitment to sustainability and international outlook—but don’t just take our word for it.

Campus

Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City.

The downtown campus has expanded to include several other buildings in recent years, including the Segal Graduate School of Business. In September 2010, SFU Contemporary Arts moved into the Woodward's redevelopment, known as the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts.

SFU's three campuses are all accessible by public transit. The Vancouver campus is a block away from the Waterfront SkyTrain station while the Surrey campus is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station. The Burnaby campus is linked to the Production Way–University, Burquitlam, and Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain stations by frequent shuttle bus service.