Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada, with three campuses, all in Greater Vancouver: Burnaby (main campus), Surrey, and Vancouver.
University Showcase of the Week: Simon Fraser University in British Columbia
January 3, 2024
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Summary:
| Age of University | 59; established 1965 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment (source: U.S. News) | 6,640 |
| Acceptance Rate (source: U.S. News) | 6% |
| Tuition & Fees (source: U.S News) | $ 66,172 USD |
| Total locations | 3 |
Real estate information:
| Main Campus: Burnaby | 170 hectacre / 420 acres |
| Notes 1: | Located on Burnaby Mountain |
| Notes 2: | 15km / 9.3 miles from Downtown Vancouver |
| Public transportation: | Yes |
| Notable buildings: | West Mall Complex (WMC) Lorne Davies Gym Complex Chancellor's Gym Complex Convocation Mall W. A. C. Bennett Library Halpern Centre Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) SFU Theatre Gym, Pool, Fitness Centre Robert C. Brown Hall (RCB) Academic Quadrangle (AQ) Shrum Science Centre (SSC) SSC Biology (B) SSC Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (K) SSC Chemistry (C) SSC Physics (P) South Science Building (SSB) Applied Sciences Building (ASB) Education Building (EB) Technology and Science Complex (TASC) I Technology and Science Complex (TASC) II 4D LABS Blusson Hall (BLU) Saywell Hall (ASSC) Strand Hall Trottier Observatory and Science Courtyard |
| Satellite campus #1: Surrey | |
| Notes 1: |
Located inside Central City |
| Public transportation: | Yes |
| Satellite campus #2: Vancouver | |
| Notes 1: |
Multiple buildings in Downtown Vancouver |
| Public transportation: | Yes |
| Residences: | * Central City, home to SFU Surrey * The SFU Burnaby campus provides residence to 1766 SFU and FIC students in 6 different areas, all located on the western side of the campus. * The Towers (officially opened in fall of 2004) are three dormitory-style buildings. One of the Towers features a 14-room hotel called "The Simon Hotel". * McTaggart-Cowan Hall (built in 1985), a traditional-style dormitory building. * Shell House (built in 1967), traditional-style dormitory building. * The Townhouse Complex (built in 1993) are 3-level townhouse units accommodating up to 4 students per unit. There are a total of 99 units. * Hamilton Hall (built in 1993 and renovated in 2009) is a studio-style building for graduate students. * Louis Riel House (built in 1969 and closed in 2015) was an apartment-style building (unfurnished) used for family and graduate housing. Although the residents tried to prevent the building's closure, it officially closed in September 2015, due to mold problems. |
| Vendors & External Housing Providers: |
To be announced |
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