🇨🇦 Canada World rank 801–1000 Public Founded 1785

University of New Brunswick

~10,000 students ~20% international Moderately selective acceptance rate
Tuition $18,000–$32,000
World Rank 801–1000
Type Public
Founded 1785

Why study here

The University of New Brunswick is a public university founded in 1785, one of the oldest English-language universities in North America, with campuses in Fredericton and Saint John. It is known for engineering, especially geodesy and geomatics, as well as forestry, computer science and cybersecurity research through the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity. Fredericton, the provincial capital, is a small city with low living costs by Canadian standards. Teaching is in English, though New Brunswick is officially bilingual.

Admission requirements

  • A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
  • IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo or another test the university accepts
  • Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English
  • For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
  • A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

How to apply

  • Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
  • Apply through the university's online application portal
  • Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
  • Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
  • Apply for a study permit with your acceptance letter and proof of funds; undergraduates also need a provincial attestation letter (PAL), while master's and PhD students at public universities have not needed one since January 2026

Studying in Canada

27 scholarships, 35 universities, 16 programs and 3 internships in Canada. 19 of the scholarships are fully funded, and the next deadline is 1 November 2026 (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2027).

Language
English/French
Currency
CAD ($)
Living costs
$1,000–1,500/mo
Typical tuition
Approx CAD 20,000-40,000 per year (about USD 15,000-30,000), varies by program and province
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