Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Rankings:

222 QS World University Rankings 2014
244 QS World University Rankings 2013
243 THE World University Rankings 2013-2014
242 THE World University Rankings 2014-2015
225 QS World University Rankings 2015

Campus setting	Urban
Living cost	USD 1,114 per month
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
International students	Contact the university / college
Institution type	Public

About Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain and satellite campuses in Downtown Vancouver and Surrey. The 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi) main campus on Burnaby Mountain, located 20 km (12 mi) from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and comprises more than 30,000 students and approximately 950 faculty members. The university is adjacent to an urban village, UniverCity. The university was named after Simon Fraser, a North West Company fur trader and explorer. Undergraduate and graduate programs operate on a year-round tri-semester schedule. It is the only Canadian university competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Campus information

Vancouver campus:

Described by the Vancouver Sun as the "intellectual heart of the city," Simon Fraser University’s Vancouver campus transformed the landscape of urban education in downtown Vancouver. The campus is comprised of multiple facilities clustered in the core of one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Burnaby campus:

Perched atop Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University's original Arthur Erickson-designed campus now includes more than three dozen academic buildings and is flanked by UniverCity, a flourishing sustainable residential community.

Surrey campus:

Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus is a vibrant community hub located in the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Close to the Surrey Central transit station, the dramatic Bing Thom-designed campus is conveniently situated between Metro Vancouver and communities south of the Fraser River.

Surrey campus:

Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus is a vibrant community hub located in the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Close to the Surrey Central transit station, the dramatic Bing Thom-designed campus is conveniently situated between Metro Vancouver and communities south of the Fraser River.

Accommodation

Campus Security:

Campus Security is committed to engaging our community to make SFU a safe and secure environment to live, learn, and work. Campus Security is dedicated to providing the best public safety and resource protection services to our University community. Through our campus stakeholders and external partners, our goal is to facilitate a culture of security awareness, crime prevention and general safety at our University.

Parking Services is:

Stationing staff in the lots to monitor occupancy and direct traffic should the lots fill.
Working with Facilities Services to create additional spaces within the lots.
Monitoring general activity to determine if this is a one-time issue or an ongoing problem that will be dealt with.

As an Outdoor permit holder:

If you arrive after 10:30AM C Lot is likely full so proceed to one of the other Outdoor lots (B Lot or Discovery P3) rather than circling within C Lot.
The Outdoor lot of Discovery P3 always has a significant number of free spaces. Try this lot to determine if it is actually closer to your place of work/study than parking at the end of B Lot.