Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada, with three campuses: Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver. SFU is the first Canadian research university with U.S. accreditation and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The university was founded in 1965 and has since grown to become Canada's leading comprehensive university with vibrant campuses in British Columbia's largest municipalities and deep roots in partner communities throughout the province and around the world. SFU is known for its strong commitment to innovative and interdisciplinary research, high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, and community engagement. The university has been ranked as Canada's top comprehensive university in the Maclean's magazine rankings for several years.