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SFU Facts & Figures
Looking for the most recent highlights of SFU’s story? Below are facts and current proof points that can help connect your work to the university’s strategic vision.
| CATEGORY | FACTS AND FIGURES | LAST UPDATED | OFFICE RESPONSIBLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| University rankings | #1 Canadian comprehensive university — Maclean’s University rankings. SFU has ranked first in the comprehensive university category since 2008, except in 2014, when we ranked second. | October 2025 | C&M |
| General | 3 campuses | May 2024 | C&M |
| General | 10 faculties | April 2025 | VPA |
| Student figures | 37,037 students enrolled (2023 calendar year) | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 8,290 international students from 133 countries (2023 calendar year) | April 2024 | IRP |
| General | Boilerplate: SFU is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Over the past 60 years, SFU has been recognized among the top universities worldwide in providing a world-class education and working with communities and partners to develop and share knowledge for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. Committed to excellence in everything we do, SFU fosters innovation to address global challenges and continues to build a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities—Burnaby, Surrey and Vancouver—SFU has 10 faculties that deliver 368 undergraduate degree programs and 149 graduate degree programs for more than 37,000 students each year. The university boasts more than 200,000 alumni residing in 145+ countries. | April 2025 | C&M |
| General | Short version of the boilerplate: SFU is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. | September 2024 | C&M |
| General | French Boilerplate: SFU est une université de recherche de premier plan, œuvrant pour un avenir inclusif et durable. Depuis 60 ans, SFU est reconnue parmi les meilleures universités au monde pour la qualité de son enseignement et sa collaboration avec les communautés et les partenaires afin de développer et de partager des connaissances favorisant une compréhension approfondie et un impact significatif. Engagée envers l’excellence dans tout ce qu’elle entreprend, SFU encourage l’innovation pour relever les défis mondiaux et continue de bâtir une communauté accueillante et inclusive où chacun et chacune se sent à sa place. Avec des campus situés dans les trois plus grandes villes de la Colombie-Britannique — Burnaby, Surrey et Vancouver — SFU compte dix facultés offrant 368 programmes de premier cycle et 149 programmes de cycles supérieurs à plus de 37 000 étudiants et étudiantes chaque année. L’université réunit une communauté de plus de 200 000 diplômés répartis dans plus de 145 pays. | April 2025 | C&M |
| General | Short version of the French boilerplate: SFU est un établissement de recherche de premier plan qui œuvre pour un avenir inclusif et durable. | April 2025 | C&M |
| University rankings | In the Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings, SFU is ranked 11th in Canada. | November 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is third in Canada for International Outlook (Times Higher Education 2026 World University Rankings). | November 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is seventh in Canada and within the world's top 125 universities in Education Studies (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | July 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is seventh in Canada and within the world's top 150 universities in Computer Science (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | July 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fifth in Canada and within the world's top 150 universities in Social Sciences (THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | July 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is ranked 35th in the world in terms of impact, among 2,526 universities (2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is third in Canada for Climate Action and Sustainable Cities & Communities (2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is within Canada's top-five universities for Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Affordable and Clean Energy, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. (2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is ranked 13th in Canada in the 2026 QS World University Rankings. (2026 QS World University Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fourth in Canada for international student diversity (2026 QS World University Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fourth in Canada for international faculty ratio (2026 QS World University Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fifth in Canada for international student ratio (2026 QS World University Rankings). | June 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fourth in Canada and within the world's top 150 universities in Geography (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | March 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is third in Canada and within the world's top 100 universities for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | March 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fifth in Canada and within the world's top 200 universities in Communication & Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) | March 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is fifth in Canada and within the world's top 170 universities in Anthropology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). | March 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | As one of Canada's leading research universities, Simon Fraser University consistently ranks among Canada's top 15 universities in major global and national university ranking systems (THE and QS World University Rankings). | June 2024 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is Canada's top university for innovation and is 12th in the world in 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). | August 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is the #3 university in Canada for industrial application and is 46th in the world in 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). | August 2025 | VPRI |
| University rankings | SFU is Canada's top university for entrepreneurial spirit and is 18th in the world in the 2025 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). | August 2025 | VPRI |
| Research figures | SFU is among Canada's fastest growing research universities measured by growth of research income. Our sponsored research income has grown by 35% over the past 10 years, reaching $158.7 million in 2024. | January 2025 | VPRI |
| Research figures | SFU has over 60 research centres and institutes that contribute to our position among Canada's top universities in research impact. | March 2023 | VPRI |
| Research figures | On average, SFU researchers publish 2,900 journal articles per year, over 40% of which appear in the world's top 10% journals (Source: Scopus). | July 2025 | VPRI |
| Community engagement figures | First B.C. university to be designated an Ashoka U Changemaker campus. | N/A | SFU Changemaker Campus Program |
| Finance figures | Canada’s first Fair Trade Gold campus (Fairtrade Canada and the Canadian Fair Trade Network). | N/A | VPFA |
| Student figures | 9,789 students currently enrolled in Co-op education as of December 10, 2025 (new, seeking, placed and returning co-op students). | Dec. 12, 2025 | Student Services |
| Student figures | 2,406 unique organizations around the world have posted opportunities with SFU Co-op in 2023 - 2025, resulting in 10,374 student work-terms during the same period. | Dec. 12, 2025 | Student Services |
| Student figures | 29,190 undergraduate students (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 5,171 graduate students (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Academic figures | 1,076 faculty members (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Finance figures | Total revenues: $975 million. | April 2024 | VPFA |
| Finance figures | Total assets (financial and non-financial): $2 billion. | April 2024 | VPFA |
| Finance figures | Endowment capital: $520 million. | April 2024 | VPFA |
| Alumni figures | 200,000+ graduates from 145+ countries. | June 2024 | VPA&AE |
| Student figures | 10,167 term-length, or shorter, volunteer opportunities were filled and 6,949 SFU students engaged in volunteering (2023 calendar year). | February 2024 | Student Services |
| Student figures | 5,635 international undergraduate students (19.3%) in fiscal year 2023/24. | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 1,897 international graduate students (36.7%) in fiscal year 2023/24. | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 456 international faculty (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 249 inbound exchange students (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 281 outbound exchange students (fiscal year 2023/24). | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | Seven on-site field schools (2024). | March 15, 2024 | International Services for Students |
| Student figures | Summer 2024: 519 programs, 30 programs partially in French. | July 2024 | Registrar's office and BAFF-OFFA |
| Student figures | Eight languages other than English and French taught. | April 2024 | IRP |
| Student figures | 368 undergraduate programs (certificates, diploma, post-baccalaureate, degrees, majors, joint majors, honours, joint honours, extended minors and minors). | June 2024 | Registrar's Office |
| Student figures | 151 graduate programs (89 masters, 42 doctoral, 14 graduate certificates and 6 graduate diplomas). | June 2024 | Registrar's Office |