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Simon Fraser University overall ranking by QS is #318 out of 1401 globally, #13 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Concordia University is a public research university based in Montreal. The university has been ranked at #551-560 in the world according to QS World University Rankings, 2023. U.S. News and World Report has placed it at #653 in the world according to 2023 Global Rankings.
| Simon Fraser University | Concordia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 308 QS World University 2026 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 465 QS World University 2026 # 601 Times Higher Education 2026 # 415 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 551 for Medicine by QS World University 2020 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.0 % | 78.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-125 IELTS-6.5 PTE-65 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-580 IELTS-7 PTE-61 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22035 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 5481 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16002 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 19856 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 63318 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26353 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
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| Campuses and B-Schools | Beedie School of Business | John Molson School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.6/10 Read 13 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 39 reviews |
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| General Facts | Simon Fraser University | Concordia University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1965 | 1974 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Simon Fraser University has three campuses, each located in different parts of Greater Vancouver. SFU's original campus is located in Burnaby, atop Burnaby Mountain. The Vancouver campus consists of multiple buildings in downtown Vancouver and the Surrey campus is located inside Central City. The downtown campus has expanded to include several other buildings in recent years, including the Segal Graduate School of Business. In September 2010, SFU Contemporary Arts moved into the Woodward's redevelopment, known as the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. SFU's three campuses are all accessible by public transit. The Vancouver campus is a block away from the Waterfront SkyTrain station while the Surrey campus is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station. The Burnaby campus is linked to the Production Way–University, Burquitlam, and Sperling–Burnaby Lake SkyTrain stations by frequent shuttle bus service. | Located in Montreal |
| Library | More than 1.1 million e-books | Total collection 1,668,267 titles held |
| Campus Life |
| The university has technoculture-arts and games, variety of sports clubs and athletic games |
| Hostel | #Residence - $8904 | #Room - $7728 #Apartment rental and utilities - $8800 |
| Famous Alumni | Terry Fox (Athlete), Margaret Trudeau (Actress, Author, Justin Trudeau’s Mother), Calvin Chen (businessman, actor), Christy Clark (Canadian Politician), Tony Buzan (Author and Education consultant), Dave Cobb (6 times Grammy record producer) | Two time winter-Olympic Gold medalist- Alexandre Bilodeau, Annie Proulx- Writer, Anna Hopkins- actress, Aanchal Malhotra (Author/historian), Jeff Barnbay (Director) |
| City Life | Burnaby is a thriving urban centre known for its sound public transit system, great shopping and restaurants, and excellent family-friendly communities. It is sandwiched in between the Fraser River and the Burrard Inlet, and has the Canadian Rockies as a stunning backdrop The average burnaby bc salary in Canada is $39,400 per year or $20.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $33,150 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $74,211 per year. | The city offers a huge student crowd with 6 universities and 12 colleges. |
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