Simon Fraser University: Statistics

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# 129 of 11,642 In the World
# 76 of 452 In North America
# 8 of 104 In Canada
# 2 of 18 In British Columbia
# 1 of 2 In Burnaby
# 17 of 896 For Forensic Science
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Acceptance rate

77%

Enrollment

15,999

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate77%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - April; May-August; September-December)
Enrollment15,999

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.

Simon Fraser University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Simon Fraser University.

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

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.

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

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.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
42,924 / 1,421,875
Biology
37,314 / 1,443,515
Computer Science
34,922 / 1,244,365
Engineering
34,649 / 1,146,626
Environmental Science
32,609 / 1,230,177
Physics
31,150 / 1,044,608
Chemistry
26,089 / 995,309
Medicine
25,826 / 983,238
Political Science
22,073 / 714,581
Philosophy
21,147 / 684,754
Quantum and Particle physics
21,096 / 737,655
Sociology
20,956 / 683,663
Law
20,270 / 676,760
Psychology
19,919 / 727,005
Geography and Cartography
18,780 / 693,949
Mathematics
17,813 / 653,339
Geology
16,585 / 675,265
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
15,632 / 508,926
Business
15,256 / 542,685
Ecology
15,136 / 630,474
Genetics
14,142 / 589,165
History
13,810 / 443,423
Statistics
13,305 / 518,286
Biochemistry
13,134 / 556,383
Materials Science
12,539 / 416,478
Economics
11,652 / 404,733
Paleontology
11,651 / 504,332
Archaeology
11,568 / 424,987
Organic chemistry
11,229 / 393,293
Linguistics
10,570 / 355,855
Art & Design
9,895 / 278,814
Pathology
9,136 / 343,826
Optics
8,243 / 311,887
Psychiatry
7,894 / 294,566
Public Health
7,664 / 308,745
Electrical Engineering
7,519 / 241,431
Machine Learning
7,325 / 311,769
Social Psychology
6,824 / 282,465
Management
6,605 / 251,673
Neuroscience
6,537 / 240,223

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

100 Notable alumni

Zabeen Hirji

1. Zabeen Hirji

1960-. (aged 66)
business executive
Zabeen Hirji is a former Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and a former member of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Group Executive in Toronto from 2007 to 2017.
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Kate A. Murphy

2. Kate A. Murphy

1985-. (aged 41)
businessperson
Kate Murphy is a co-founder and CEO of Play Magnus, a company previously majority owned by former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and working to take chess to more people around the world with a focus on youth. Play Magnus was acquired by Chess.com in 2022.
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Anne Giardini

3. Anne Giardini

1959-. (aged 67)
novelist lawyer journalist
Anne Giardini, OC, OBC, KC is a Canadian lawyer, business executive, university administrator, community advocate, and writer. She is the oldest daughter of late Canadian novelist Carol Shields. Giardini was called to the British Columbia bar in 1985, the Bar of Ontario in 1990, and the Washington State bar in 2009. She served as the 11th chancellor of Simon Fraser...
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Jennifer Whiteside

4. Jennifer Whiteside

trade unionist politician
Jennifer Whiteside MLA is a Canadian politician and trade unionist who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia since 2020. A member of the New Democratic Party, she was first elected in the electoral district of New Westminster. After the district’s redistribution in 2024, she was re-elected in the newly formed electoral district of New...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names SFU
Founded 1965
Motto Nous sommes prêtsWe are ready
Colors red, blue
Academic calendar January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December)
Address 8888 University Drive Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6 Canada
City Population 249,000
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