Convocation

Alumni stats

Simon Fraser University opened in 1965 with its first Convocation in 1967. Since then, more than 200,000 people have graduated from SFU.

Alumni live in 138 countries, including:

164,357

In Canada

 

1,427

In China

 

71

In France

 

28

In South Africa

 

2,012

In Hong Kong

 

327

In Australia

 

52

In Mexico

 

18

In Spain

 

According to LinkedIn, SFU alumni work in a variety of professions, including:

18,880

In business development

 

10,104

In engineering

 

7,757

In Media and Communications

 

14,540

In education

 

9,786

In community and social services

 

6,026

in Arts & design

 

We have alumni of all ages. Our records indicate that:

80,000+

Are in their 20s & 30s

 

38,000+

Are in their 60s & 70s

 

75,000+

Are in their 40s & 50s

 

3,900+

Are 80 and older

 

Updated: February 2025