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- Simon Fraser University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Simon Fraser University QS Ranking 2026
- Simon Fraser University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Simon Fraser University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
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Simon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser University Ranking
A popular option for Indian students planning to study in Canada, Simon Fraser University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how Simon Fraser University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks Simon Fraser University at #321 globally and #13 in Canada. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #312 and has remained unchanged when compared with its 2024 national rank of #13. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in Simon Fraser University, the global standing of Simon Fraser University is #308 for 2026, which is improved trend when compared with 2025 which is #319.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| QS | Not Ranked | 318 | 319 | 308 |
| THE | 251 | 251 | 301 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 317 | 408 | 424 | Not Ranked |
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Simon Fraser UniversitySimon Fraser University Course Ranking
In Simon Fraser University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Simon Fraser University Engineering courses at #321 in 2025. This course was ranked at #271 in 2024. On the other hand, the QS ranks these courses at #501 for the Engineering and Technology courses, showing declined trend from 2024 rank of #388.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #293. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #201, showing remained unchanged trend from its 2024 rank.
The below table highlights how some popular Simon Fraser University courses perform as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #262 | #271 | #321 |
| Business & Management Studies | #252 | #273 | #293 |
| Law | #249 | #170 | #174 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | #491 | #563 |
| Science | #161 | #190 | #214 |
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Simon Fraser UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 317 | 408 | 424 |
Simon Fraser UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 318 | 319 | 308 |
| Accounting and Finance | 201 | 301 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 151 | – / – | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 351 | 401 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 101 | 151 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 388 | 501 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 201 | 201 | 201 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 201 | 301 | – / – |
| Medicine | 401 | 451 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 451 | 501 | – / – |
| Politics | 201 | 251 | – / – |
| Sociology | 251 | 301 | – / – |
Simon Fraser UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 251 | 301 | 301 |
| Arts and Humanities | 176 | 201 | – / – |
| Engineering | 251 | 301 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 251 | 301 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 101 | 126 | – / – |
| Psychology | 101 | 151 | – / – |
Simon Fraser UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 301 | 301 | 401 |
| Law | 44 | 43 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 401 | 201 | – / – |
| Physics | 201 | 401 | – / – |
| Political Sciences | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Simon Fraser UniversityStudents Ratings & Reviews
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 months ago
As per an unofficial source, Simon Fraser University acceptance rate is 77%. The moderate percentage shows that the university is moderately lenient towards students during admission, which does not mean they accept everyone.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 months ago
Simon Fraser University offers over 500 UG and PG courses to international students. Some popular courses are Biology and Biochemistry, Computing Science, Physics, Professional Computer Science, Digital Media, and more. The best part about these courses is that they are provided through best faculty
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
Yes, to the complete process of SFU admissions, international applicants are required to pay an application fee. The applicants can apply to this university online. For UG applicants, the application fee is CAD 130 (Around INR 8k). The application fee can be paid via credit card. On the other hand,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
Along with the global reputation for innovation and research, Simon Fraser University is renowned for its academic courses. Some of the popular courses include Accounting and Finance, Arts and Design, Biological Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Global MBA, Mathematics, Medicine, and more.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 months ago
Though out of University of British Columbia and SFU, admission to UBC is more competitive. The University of British Columbia acceptance rate is around 53%, whereas, the acceptance rate for SFU is between 59% - 77%. A comparison between these universities is given below:
Particulars | SFU | UBC |
|---|---|---|
Location | Burnaby, British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Shiksha Ranking (National) | #13 | #2 |
Annual tuition fees | INR 3.8 L - 38.82 L | INR 5 L – INR 62.3 L |
No. of courses offered | 90+ | 300+ |
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