Simon Fraser University is a public research institution in British Columbia founded in 1965, operating campuses in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver. With over 30,000 students, a CA$653 million budget, and membership in the U15 collaborative, SFU is recognized for its strong program offerings across health sciences, environmental studies, business, and science. It’s known for research leadership in fields like subatomic physics (partnership in TRIUMF), engagement with the community, and a vibrant campus culture, including being Canada’s only NCAA Division II school.