About Engineering Science

School of Engineering Science

Vision

The School of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University aspires to excel in engineering education and research, training innovative thinkers and leaders equipped with robust scientific foundations and hands-on design skills. We aim to contribute to societal advancement by expanding technological boundaries, nurturing collaborative research, and cultivating a community that thrives on continuous learning and impactful solutions.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of education and research in key areas that drive and address society’s technological needs. We craft future engineering professionals, leaders, thinkers, and perpetual learners who navigate beyond boundaries. In collaboration with industry and community partners, we create innovative solutions to societal challenges.

Pioneering education

We are not a traditional engineering school. Located within SFU’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, we operate at the frontiers of technological development.

Our award-winning instructors inspire, challenge and train our students to become the next generation of real-world innovators.

All of our programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, meeting national education standards.

Learn about Engineering Science teaching awards.

Dynamic programs and partnerships

Our students acquire a rich foundation of skills then work with our faculty to drive and develop new ideas within our five main program areas: biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electronics engineering, engineering physics and systems engineering.

Offering undergraduate and graduate programs at the university’s mountaintop Burnaby Campus, we have active and highly productive ties with other SFU departments as well as invaluable real-world partnerships with businesses and enterprises in this region and beyond.

Our mandatory co-op is a program highlight for many students, opening doors to their future careers after graduation.

 

World-class research faculty

Our faculty have been recognized internationally for their research excellence and are fully committed to working with industry, research institutes and non-profit organizations. Students partner closely with faculty members on their individually tailored programs.

Learn about recent faculty research awards.

 

Top-rated university

SFU has a world-class reputation and is regularly recognized as one of Canada’s top comprehensive universities – thanks to its celebrated student and faculty achievements, low teaching ratios, strong support services and innumerable research grants.