This university was initially established as the Academy of Arts and Liberal Sciences and later renamed King's College in 1829. It continued its scientific advancements and, over time, expanded by adding new campuses, eventually becoming the University of New Brunswick. The University of New Brunswick (UNB) hosts over 10,000 students from more than 100 countries, enrolled in over 75 academic programs across various levels of education.
More than 90,000 students have graduated from UNB during its years of operation, with over 39,000 of them currently living in the province of New Brunswick, according to official university statistics. The university employs 3,000 full-time and part-time staff, including faculty members, academic staff, and support employees.
The mission of the University of New Brunswick is to create an environment where students' innovation, creativity, potential, and initiative can flourish. UNB graduates are prepared to make significant differences and create job opportunities for themselves and others.
UNB collaborates in various scientific and research fields with organizations like the Canadian Space Agency, NASA, Google Maps, and many other scientific institutions worldwide. It also conducts joint research programs in 35 countries.
To gain admission to UNB, applicants must meet three sets of criteria, which are essential for securing admission and obtaining a study visa. These three sets of requirements are as follows:
1. English Language Proficiency
Applicants who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at UNB but whose first language is not English need to meet the minimum scores on one of the following English proficiency tests for direct entry into most university programs:
2. Country-Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants who have completed high school or its equivalent in their home country are eligible for admission. For applicants, this means having a pre-university diploma with a minimum GPA of 3, along with official transcripts of high school and pre-university academic records.
3. Program-Specific Admission Requirements
When applying for admission to UNB, you must meet the specific admission requirements for the program you intend to study.
Tuition fees at UNB are calculated based on factors such as the chosen field of study and campus. Generally, tuition at the Fredericton campus ranges from CAD 31,587 to CAD 41,263, while tuition at the Saint John campus ranges from CAD 29,124 to CAD 32,546. The fixed international student fee for both campuses is CAD 10,046.
For example, tuition fees for specific programs are as follows:
Additional costs such as accommodation and meals amount to around CAD 8,600, books and supplies cost about CAD 2,000, insurance is approximately CAD 966, and other expenses add up, bringing the total annual cost of studying at UNB to roughly CAD 29,000 to CAD 36,000.
According to the latest statistics from the Webometrics website at the beginning of 2023, the University of New Brunswick ranks 619th in the world and 26th in Canada.