Simon Fraser University

Research: At SFU Research Matters its an essential component of SFUs mission and also a major instructional activity as faculty work closely with graduate and undergraduate students in a wide variety of research settings including the Library laboratories computer facilities and studios. Research collaborations extend far beyond our campuses to include many projects conducted jointly with business and industry community organizations and agencies in all levels of government. SFU researchers are establishing or strengthening programs in areas facing the most pressing social demand including international studies urban growth management public policy analysis and health sciences.

Ancillary Services: The University provides goods and services with a student and community focus. Examples of such services include: student residences bookstore printing parking food meetings and events. In 2023 2024 these services were delivered internally alone to 29,190 Undergrad students 5,171 Grad students 3,800 full time faculty & staff and 2,545 part time faculty & staff.

Other program services include Specific Purpose Funds: Typically these programs are funded by grants and contracts from external sponsors donors various levels of government and endowment investment income attributed for spending. Expenditures include scholarships bursaries community services and other teaching priorities. Funds are often designated for the acquisition of buildings furniture and equipment including major renovations.