Simon Fraser University keeps top spot as Canada’s #1 comprehensive university, according to Maclean’s Magazine

Simon Fraser University remains Canada's #1 comprehensive university, according to Maclean's Magazine's 2022 university rankings. This year, this top honour is shared with the University of Victoria, who were also ranked #1. SFU has placed first in the comprehensive category for 13 of the last 14 years. Comprehensive universities are recognized for their significant amount of research activity and a wide range of programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including professional degrees. "The last two years have been immensely challenging at all Canadian universities and I'm so proud SFU has once again been named the top comprehensive university by Maclean's," says SFU president Joy Johnson. "Inspiring students, talented faculty and world-class educational programs distinguish SFU as a leading community-engaged research university. Our priorities are to build on these strengths to enhance the student experience, advance reconciliation and promote equity, diversity and inclusion across SFU." Maclean's lauded SFU for the strong ties it has created with their local communities in all three of its campuses, and highlighted the new Student Union Building and outdoor stadium at the Burnaby campus as key additions to the Burnaby campus experience.