The University, named after explorer Simon Fraser opened in September 1965. In less than 40 years SFU has gained an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. It has been rated as Canada's best comprehensive university five times (1993, '96, '97, '98, and '00) in the annual rankings of Maclean's magazine and has consistently placed at, or near, the top of the publication's national evaluations.

The University has three campuses: the main Burnaby campus, the Harbour Centre campus in downtown Vancouver, and Surrey campus in Surrey. SFU offers programs at the graduate and undergraduate level to approximately 25,000 students. Use the links below to find out more about the rich and varied life at SFU.

University Tour:
Take a self-guided tour of SFU.

SFU Facts:
Quick facts containing all you need to know about SFU from when we were founded to how many alumni we have.

Maps of SFU:
Find maps of all three campuses and driving directions here.

SFU Photo Gallery:
Get a great visual sense of the campus from our newly developed online photo gallery.

Sitemap:
Having problems finding what you're looking for? Use our Search feature or navigate using our handy sitemap.

Beyond SFU:
Find out about the communities around us, how to get around the Lower Mainland and more.

President's Message & Governance:
Who's our President? Who's on our Board of Governors? What role does Senate play at SFU? Find out how things work at SFU.

SFU International:
Here's where International students can find out about opportunities at SFU and current students can find out about International learning opportunities.

Support SFU:
Find out more how you can help to support Simon Fraser University.

Library Services:
Find links to services at the Library and access to the Library Collections.

Campus Services:
Find links to the services that support the university's instructional, research, administrative, competitive and recreational endeavours.

Events:
Find out all the events that are happening around campus. Enter your events here too.

Athletic Events:
Find out about the latest offerings from the SFU Sports programs & Teams.

Theatre Events:
Find out about the latest offerings from the SFU Theatre.

Road Report:
The latest information about road conditions to and from Burnaby Mountain.

Contact SFU:
Find addresses, phone numbers and email addresses to contact Burnaby, Harbour Centre and Surrey Campuses.