Simon Fraser University

🇨🇦 Canada 4-Year University

Global #137 Canada #11

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Institution Info

Founded: 1965
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 35,604 students
Faculty: 30 561
Endowment: $448.5M
Website: https://www.sfu.ca/

About

Simon Fraser University is a higher education institution in Canada, founded in 1965. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the leading universities in Canada. The university has approximately 36K students, an endowment of $448.5M, a member of U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities and Global B-Tier (World 101-300).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #308 · Ranked	44,70
THE	2026	THE #335 · Ranked	52,31
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #137 · Top 200	91,02
ARWU	2025	ARWU #401 · Ranked	—

Research Output via OpenAlex

628

h-index

5,857,911

Citations

85,680

Publications

81,329

i10-index

2,54

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities Global B-Tier (World 101-300) Top 20 Universities in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simon Fraser University's global ranking?

Simon Fraser University is ranked #137 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Canada, it holds the #11 position.

When was Simon Fraser University founded?

Simon Fraser University was founded in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Canada.

How many students attend Simon Fraser University?

Simon Fraser University has a student body of approximately 35,604 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 1:1.

What is Simon Fraser University's research output?

Simon Fraser University has produced 85,680 research publications with 5,857,911 total citations and an h-index of 628, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Simon Fraser University's endowment?

Simon Fraser University has an endowment of approximately $448.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.