Simon Fraser University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 129 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 76 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 8 of 101 | In Canada |
| # 2 of 16 | In British Columbia |
| # 1 of 2 | In Burnaby |
| # 17 of 1,035 | For Forensic Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
77%
Enrollment
15,999
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; May-August; September-December) |
| Enrollment | 15,999 |
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.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Simon Fraser University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
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
100 Notable alumni
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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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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3. Gordon Hogg
1946-. (aged 80)
politician
probation officer
Gordon "Gordie" Hogg is a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Surrey—White Rock in the House of Commons of Canada from 2017 to 2019, as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. He previously represented Surrey-White Rock in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1997 to 2017 as part of the British...
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4. Angus Reid
1976-. (aged 50)
Canadian football player
Angus Reid is a former offensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League. Reid went to Simon Fraser University and played for the Simon Fraser Clan. He began his career with the Montreal Alouettes but was traded, along with a 5th round draft pick, to BC for Adriano Belli. In 2004, Reid was selected to the West Division All-Star...
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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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