About

Rankings

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.

Values

SFU's values guide us as individuals and as an institution. 

As outlined in What's Next: The SFU Strategy, the alignment and, in some cases, apparent tensions between the values encourage us to think carefully about the choices we make. The articulation of engagement as a value sets SFU apart from our peers and reflects the integrity of our position as Canada’s engaged university. We will embed these values in every decision and every action, and hold ourselves accountable for doing so

Academic freedom and critical thinking

We honour the autonomy of intellectual enquiry and explore ideas with academic rigour.

Excellence and Responsibility

We aspire to high standards and truth in information, accountable to one another and the public.

Respect and reciprocity

We build and sustain relationships with care and a desire for mutual growth.

Equity and belonging

We create an inclusive, supportive and affirming community, where all thrive.

Engagement and openness

We seek and include diverse perspectives and a wide circle of involvement.

Resilience and sustainability

We steward resources effectively, with the needs of present and future generations in mind.

Innovation and adaptability

We learn, unlearn and embrace uncertainty through discovery and failure.