Rankings
Top
1.9%
of universities
in the world*
Top
1.9%
of universities
in the world*
#251–
300
in the world†
#11
in Canada†
See Yourself at SFU: Excellence, Innovation and Impact
Over the past 60 years, SFU has risen above to establish ourselves as a leading research university, consistently ranking in the top 1-2% of universities worldwide. We are internationally recognized for excellence in research, innovation, commitment to sustainability and international outlook—but don’t just take our word for it.
Prepare for your future
Studying at SFU isn’t just about earning a degree. You will also make memories and gain hands-on experiences that help you take charge of your future. Learn how School of Interactive Arts and Technology student Justin Yu’s time at SFU helped him form lifelong connections while launching his design career.
Prepare for your future
Studying at SFU isn’t just about earning a degree. You will also make memories and gain hands-on experiences that help you take charge of your future. Learn how School of Interactive Arts and Technology student Justin Yu’s time at SFU helped him form lifelong connections while launching his design career.
Sustainability in action
#3
in the world for
Sustainable Cities & Communities‡
#3
in the world for Climate Action‡
Top 20
in the world‡
School of Sustainable Energy Engineering student Tianna Sequeira transformed her engineering and policy experience into a dream job that will help send humans deeper into space than ever before.
Find your sustainable career
We know you care about the climate crisis, and we do too. At SFU, you’ll learn more about sustainability in your field of study, make a difference through research, clubs and volunteer work and get unique, hands-on experiences—like Tianna Sequeria, a Sustainable Energy Engineering student who landed a co-op position at the Canadian Space Agency where she worked to improve the agency’s environmental footprint.
Find your sustainable career
We know you care about the climate crisis, and we do too. At SFU, you’ll learn more about sustainability in your field of study, make a difference through research, clubs and volunteer work and get unique, hands-on experiences—like Tianna Sequeria, a Sustainable Energy Engineering student who landed a co-op position at the Canadian Space Agency where she worked to improve the agency’s environmental footprint.
Local and international impact
#1
Canadian
Comprehensive University1
We provide an excellent, well-rounded education, with a diverse range of programs and research opportunities. You’ll have room to explore all your interests, and we will support you every step of the way. Learn about Golrokh Nouri’s journey from wrestler and math student to pharmacology researcher.
#15
in the world
for innovation2
Have a big idea you want to share with the world? We provide dedicated programs and mentorship to help students achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Learn how Ben Britton founded his company, Ionomr Innovations—recently named to the Global Cleantech 100—while conducting research at SFU.
#2
for International
Outlook in Canada†
Our campuses are vibrant and diverse, welcoming people and ideas from around the world. No matter what your background or interests, you’ll find somewhere to connect. Learn how international student Joaquin Suarez found community at SFU through his experiences in clubs and the co-op program.
$150M
research income
in 2023
SFU is home to incredible researchers across every faculty who create knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are proud to be one of Canada’s fastest-growing research-intensive universities and a trusted innovation partner to communities, government and industry at home and abroad. Learn how mechatronics student Kimia Rezaeian travelled to Tanzania to field-test her weed-removal robot on more than 3,700 acres of agricultural land.
Program highlight: Computing Science
Yasutaka Furukawa
At the School of Computing Science, our students learn from world-renowned faculty and get hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing job markets. Learn how computing science student Clare Provenzano is working with SFU professor Nicholas Vincent to create fair and unbiased AI algorithms. Or see how professor Yasutaka Furukawa, a world-renowned computer vision and machine learning specialist, is advancing AI for self-driving cars.
#4
in Canada overall3
#2
in Canada,
computer vision and
computer graphics3
Additional Rankings
See additional rankings from Times Higher Education, the QS World Rankings and more.
Top 1.9% overall
#4 in Canada
#2 in Canada – Computer Vision and Computer Graphics
#1 Canadian comprehensive university
#13 in Canada
#5 in Canada – international faculty ratio and international student ratio
#3 in Canada – Archaeology
#4 in Canada – Anthropology
#4 in Canada – Communications & Media Studies
#4 in Canada – Geography
#17 overall (#4 in Canada)
#3 in the world (#1 in Canada) – Sustainable Cities and Communities
#3 in the world (#1 in Canada) – Climate Action
#22 in the world – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
#57 in the world – Partnership for the Goals
#251-300 overall
#2 in Canada – International Outlook
#7 in Canada – Arts and Humanities
#7 in Canada – Computer Science
#7 in Canada – Education
#4 in Canada – Psychology
#15 overall (#1 in Canada)
#2 in Canada for Industrial Application
*Centre for World University Rankings 2024
†Times Higher Education 2024 World University Rankings
‡Times Higher Education 2024 Impact Rankings
1Maclean's University Rankings 2025
22024 World University Rankings for Innovation
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