Simon Fraser University

We equip our students with the knowledge, skills and experiences that prepare them for life in an ever-changing and challenging world. We are a world leader in research, knowledge development and innovation. And we forge lasting partnerships to enhance the social, economic, and cultural well-being of the communities we serve.

SFU is recognized around the world for academic excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are consistently ranked among the top research universities in Canada and as one of the top 250 universities in the world. And with more than 170,000 alumni spanning the country and globe, SFU’s impact in every facet of life is far-reaching.

With vibrant campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities—Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver—SFU is not just shaping minds, we are also shaping communities.

Established in 1965 on Burnaby Mountain, SFU was renowned in those early years as the “radical campus” for our students’ activism. Today, the campus houses the majority of our world-class academic and research infrastructure.

Our Vancouver campus opened in 1989 to foster connections with the business community and meet the educational demands of working professionals. Known today as the intellectual heart of the city, it encompasses nine sites that include a multi-venue arts and culture space, a centre for dialogue and our graduate school of business.

Our youngest campus in Surrey opened in 2002, extending our community outreach into B.C.’s fastest-growing city where we have established some of our most cutting-edge initiatives such as the Quantum Algorithm Institute, the Sustainable Energy Engineering program and the School of Interactive Arts and Technology.