Is Simon Fraser University a research university?

As per Simon Fraser Uni employment report 2024, the median salary of the MBA graduates is CAD 90k (Around INR 61 lakh). The median salary as per the industries where the graduates have been employed include CAD 75,000 - CAD 89,000. 

The placement rate for Simon Fraser Uni MBA graduates was 79% (within 3 months of graduation) for the Class of 2024. The average salary of the MBA graduates of this university is CAD 90k (Around INR 61 L). Industries where the graduates were employed include Healthcare, Technology, and others. 

In the QS subject rankings for 2026, some of the subjects of SFU have been ranked. The rankings of these subjects in Canada are given below-

• #2 in Canada: Archaeology
• #4 in Canada: Communications and Media Studies
• #4 in Canada: Geography
• #6 in Canada: Data Sciences & AI

SFU is a top university for innovation. It is a top university when it comes to research. In the world rankings, SFU is ranked among the Top 1.9% of the universities. Times Higher Education has placed SFU at #301-350 in 2026. In the QS rankings, this university ranks at #308 and #13 in Canada. 

English is the language of instruction at Simon Fraser Uni. So, Indian students have to meet the English language requirements. For UG admission, students can either have minimum 70% in their Secondary School English or submit IELTS / TOEFL scores. Minimum scores required in IELTS or equivalent test