Simon Fraser University is called SFU University for short. Founded in 1965, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, named after Simon Fraser, an explorer who explored Vancouver. SFU University is the top comprehensive public research university in North America, and its human-computer interface, computer science and business are among the best in the world.

QS World University Ranking 179, QS World University Ranking 16, Canadian McLean Magazine Ranking 1 7.

Reasons for naming sfu University:

Simon Fraser University is named after Simon Fraser, a businessman and explorer of Northwest Canada Group.

1962, John B. MacDonald gave a report on education and future plans in British Columbia. He suggested that a new university should be established in the mainland lowlands of British Columbia. 1 963 March1day, British Columbia's legislature officially approved the establishment of Simon Fraser University in Bernaby.

In May of the same year, at the suggestion of the first principal, Gordon M Schlemm, the provincial government decided to build the campus on Mount burnaby at an altitude of 365 meters. 1964 In the spring, the building and campus designed by architects Arthur Erickson and Jeffrey Messi were officially started. On September 9th, 1965, Simon Fraser University welcomed the first batch of 2500 students.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Simon Fraser University